CH 1. Content Quiz

Question 1

hinduism

Answer 1

based on many beliefs, practices, rituals, & philosophies in India. The oldest, largest, most prominent religion in India, has no founder. Didnt seek converts,

Question 2

what religion are upanishads associated with?

Answer 2

hinduism

Question 3

buddhism

Answer 3

created by Siddhartha Guatama (prince, suffering, enlightenment). goal is to reach enlightenment. rejected many gods in hinduism & caste system

Question 4

what are the 2 main types of buddhism

Answer 4

theravada (rigorous) and mahayana (more accesible)

Question 5

confucianism

Answer 5

a chinese philosophy created by Confucius that emphasizes the moral example of superiors as the key element of social order

Question 6

where did confucianism become popular?

Answer 6

korea, vietnam, japan, & more in east asia

Question 7

daoism

Answer 7

advocates a simple, unpretentious way of living & alignment with the natural world, founded by Laozi. (confucius roams w/society, Lazoi wonders beyond) complemtary to confucianism (chinese, came from confucianism)

Question 8

judaism

Answer 8

monotheistic religion developed in the middle east by hebrews, emphasizing a sole person god (yaweh) with concerns for social justice. 1 of Abrahamic Faiths (israel?)

Question 9

christianity

Answer 9

a peasant/artisan wisdom teacher & Jewish mystic, his life, teachings, death, and resurrection led to christianity, (israel)

Question 10

islam

Answer 10

created by Muhammad Ibn Abdullah, whose religous prevelations became the Quran, bringing a monotheistic religion to Arabia.

Question 11

why did islam become a thing

Answer 11

in Mecca, Muhammad went to meditate in the mountains, where Allah told him he was the Arabic messenger. also threatened & got an army + arabia was under islam.

Question 12

what is sunni/shia + what relig are the associated with

Answer 12

shia= defenders of the oppressed
sunni= advocates for order
Islam. Muhammad brought war + different muslims