World Religions
According to Vedic religions, society is divided into four main social classes. Which social class is the top class?
Brahmins (priests)
Which of these BEST describes Confucian ideas about filial piety?
Children should always respect and obey those in a higher social status.
Which of these is an example of Christianity evolving over a period of time?
Christianity blended Roman, Greek, and Germanic cultures with its Jewish heritage.
Which of the following was an effect of China's state ideology based on Confucianism?
Ideas based on Confucianism were integrated into everyday Chinese life.
Which of the following was a result of the Jewish Diaspora?
Jews were dispersed across the Middle East.
How did religion promote literacy?
Many people were encouraged to read the sacred texts.
How did religious communities benefit Muslims economically?
Muslim traders built large trade networks with other Muslims.
Complete the following chart. In each space, write two key ideas from the section.
Religion - Hinduism Origins and Development - Hinduism divides people into four different social classes. It took a lot of development to get the religion of Hinduism where it is today. Beliefs - People who practice Hinduism believe in polytheism, this meaning they believe in multiple Gods and/or Goddesses.People who practice Hinduism believe in reincarnation which means when you are done with one life, you are reborn into another. Spread and Influence - Hinduism did not spread like Christianity did. Hinduism reflects on the indian culture, therefore making it stay mostly in India. Yoga is a great part of Hinduism and many people around the world do it today. Religion - Buddhism Origins and Developments - The leader of Buddhism was a man who lived a sheltered life, but later stepped out of the palace and found the world was in pain and it was suffering. Buddha set out to find a greater truth. This man found this greater truth by meditating for many days and eventually reaching a mental state where he felt free. Beliefs - Buddhists believe in reincarnation just like people practicing Hinduism. Buddhists believe in nonviolence and living an enlightened life. Spread and Influence - In Japan, their form of Buddhism puts an emphasis on the art of meditation to help lead to enlightenment. When expanding to different countries, Buddhism adapted to the different cultures of the people it was reaching out to.
Which is one common element of the major world religions?
They all set down basic ethical principles for humans to follow.
Which is an example of how major world religions impacted culture worldwide?
They created large communities of people linked by the same beliefs.
According to the teachings of Islam, Muhammad was
a prophet chosen by Allah.
According to Hinduism, how does one escape from reincarnation?
by living a spiritual life and freeing oneself from karma
During times of persecution, Jews used large religious communities to
create a network of strength and support.
Monotheism is the belief
in one God.
11.According the Buddhist beliefs, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha by
meditating and achieving nirvana.
according to Buddhist teachings, the Eightfold Path
offers a way to achieve enlightenment.
Complete the following chart. In each space, write two key ideas from the section.
religion - Confucianism Origins and Development - When Confucianism was created, the country of China was in turmoil, which means that the ruler wasn't doing a good job. Confucius was trying to learn more about Chinese literature and Philosophy. Beliefs - People who practiced Confucianism believed in multiple Gods. Confucius believed strongly in treating people how you would want to be treated. Spread and Influence - Confucius's teachings were not collected into a book until after his death. Confucianism wa adopted by rulers of china as the leading religion in the country.
Complete the following chart. In each space, write two key ideas from the section.
religion - Judaism Origins and Development - God visited Abraham one day and he promised to love Abraham and the descendants of Abraham if they promised to follow him. When Moses was praying, God came to him and that is when Moses recorded the commandments or laws onto a stone tablet. Beliefs - They are monotheists, which means that they believe in serving only one God. They are supposed to set by one holy day per week, called the Sabbath. Spread and Influence - When Jews left Israel, it helped the spread of the religion greatly. Judaism's view of monotheism influenced the making of two other religions. Religion - Christianity Origins and Development - The first Christians practiced Judaism, but eventually broke apart from the Jewish community, developing their own religion. Before, Christians were executed, but later on, it became the leading religion in rome. Beliefs - Christians believe in the Holy Trinity (The Father, Son, and The Holy Ghost) Christians believe in resurrection which is life after death. Spread and Influence - In some places, when they were introduced to Christianity, they mixed those beliefs with other beliefs to create a religion more efficient to the people there. Christianity has a great impact on government and many other things. Religion - Islam Origins and Development - Islam appeared many centuries after Judaism and Christianity, but rapidly grew within countries. WHen Muhammad was meditating in a cave, an angel appeared to him and told him the word of Allah or God. Beliefs - Muslims believe you should pray five times per day. Muslims believe in the prophets from Christianity and Judaism, but think Muhammad was the last and greatest prophet. Spread and Influence - Islam was a religion that had a lot of missionaries in it, so it wasn't a problem for it to spread rapidly to many countries. Islam is now the second largest religion in the world.
The Five Pillars of Islam refer to
required acts of worship for Muslims.
According to the New Testament in the Christian Bible, Jesus rose from the dead after three days. What do Christians call this event?
the Resurrection
According to Christianity, Jesus is considered to be
the Son of God.
The Mandate of Heaven refers to
the belief that a ruler's power stemmed from divine authority.
The Torah is
the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
The caste system in India is an example of
the influence of Hinduism on Indian society.
