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Final Exam : Religions
Religions
29
History
9th Grade
06/13/2011

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Founder of Confucianism
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Confucius
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Sacred Text of Confucianism
Definition
None, but did look at Daoism's orgiinal teachings
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Major Beilifs of Confucianism
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Maintain harmony with nature. System of ideas that delt with wordly goals. 5 relationships. Final piety (respect for parents) above all. Had respect for learning
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Location of Confucianism
Definition
China
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Founder of Buddhism
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Buddha
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Sacred texts of Buddhism
Definition
Tripitaka, the sutias, and tontras
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Major Beilifs of Buddhism
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No gods, but buddhas or "enlightned ones exist. Reincarntation, Foour Noble Truths
-suffering is a part of life
-selfish desire leads to sufferings
-desire can be overcome
-the Eightfold path leads away from desire
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Location of Buddhism
Definition
India ---> to China, tibet, and southest.
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Founder of Hinduism
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no single founder
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Sacred text(s) of Hinduism
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no single text/ vedas, sultras, and epics
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Hinduism majore beilifs
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Braham the ultimate God is the source of all existance. Many lesser gods, reinacrantaion, law of karma, ahimsa (non violence)
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Location of Hinduism
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India
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Founder of Animism/Shinto
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none
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Sacred texts of Anism/Shinto
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cave drawings and shrines.
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Majore beilifs of Animism/Shinto
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shrines, honored kami, or superior powers that were natural or divine. Spirit begins that govern the natural world. Many gods. Each person worth of rescpect. Truthfullnedd and purfication bring the blessing of the Kami
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Location of Animism
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tradition cultures of Africa, Asia, South America
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Location of Shinto
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Japan
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Founder of Judaism
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Abraham
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Sacred text of Judiasm
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Torah
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Major Beliefs of Judaism
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One god. God made a covenant or pact with Abraham and the jewish people that if they obey gods commands god will amke isreal a great natio. Actaions are more improtant than beliefs.
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Location of Judaism
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Isreal
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Founder of Christiantity
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Jesus
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Sacred Texts of Christianity
Definition
Bible
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Mjor Beliefs of Christiantity
Definition
one god to, to save humand. God sent Jesus who suffers died and rose from the dead. Trinity god, son, and Holy Spirt, united as one. Love god above all else.
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Location of Christianity
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Roman Empire
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Founder of Islam
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Muhammad
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Sacred Text of Islam
Definition
Quran
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Major Beliefs of Islam
Definition
one god. allh, Five pillars or duties
-profession of faith
-prayer
-charity
-fasting
-pilgrimage to Mec ca insaudi Araba
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Location of Islam
Definition
Mecca
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