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13975462885LegalismA Chinese philosophy distinguished by an adherence to clear laws with vigorous punishments.0
13975462886Confucius (Kong Fuzi)The founder of Confucianism (551-479 B.C.E.); an aristocrat of northern China who proved to be the greatest influence on Chinese culture in its history. Chinese philosopher who promoted a system of social and political ethics emphasizing order, moderation, and reciprocity between superiors and subordinates1
13975462887Ban ZhaoA major female Confucian author of Han dynasty China (45-116 C.E.) whose works give insight into the implication of Confucian thinking for women.2
13975462888DaoismA Chinese philosophy/popular religion that advocates simplicity and understanding of the world of nature, founded by the legendary figure Laozi.3
13975462889UpanishadsIndian mystical and philosophical works, written between 800 and 400 B.C.E.4
13975462890VedasThe earliest religious texts of India, a collection of ancient poems, hymns, and rituals that were transmitted orally before being written down ca. 600 B.C.E.5
13975462891AristotleA Greek polymath philosopher (384-322 B.C.E.); student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great.6
13975462892Theravada"The Teaching of the Elders," the early form of Buddhism according to which the Buddha was a wise teacher but not divine and which emphasizes practices rather than beliefs.7
13975462893Buddhisma religion, originated in India that believes life is full of suffering caused by desire and that the way to end this suffering is through enlightenment8
13975462894Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)The Indian prince who turned ascetic (ca. 566-486 B.C.E.) who founded Buddhism.9
13975462895Mahayana"Great Vehicle," the popular development of Buddhism in the early centuries of the Common Era, which gives a much greater role to supernatural beings and proved to be more popular than original (Theravada) Buddhism.10
13975462896NirvanaThe end goal of Buddhism, in which individual identity is "extinguished" into a state of serenity & great compassion.11
13975462897Bhagavad GitaA great Hindu epic text, part of the much larger Mahabharata, which affirms the performance of caste duties as a path to religious liberation.12
13975462898ZoroastrianismPersian monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Zarathustra.13
13975462899ZarathustraA Persian prophet, traditionally dated to sixth or seventh century B.C.E. (but perhaps much older), who founded Zoroastrianism.14
13975462900JudaismThe monotheistic religion developed by the Hebrews, emphasizing a sole personal god (Yahweh/YHWH) with concerns with social justice.15
13975462901IsaiahOne of the most important prophets of Judaism, whose teachings show the transformation of the religion in favor of compassion and social justice (eighth century B.C.E.)16
13975462902Greek rationalismA secularizing system of scientific and philosophic thought that developed in Classical Greece in the period 600 to 300 B.C.E.; it emphasized the power of education and human reason to understand the world in nonreligious terms.17
13975462903SocratesThe first great Greek philosopher to turn rationalism toward questions of human existence (469-399 B.C.E.)18
13975462904PlatoA disciple of Socrates whose Dialogues convey the teachings of his master while going beyond them to express Plato's own philosophy; lived from 429 to 348 B.C.E.19
13975462905ConstantineRoman emperor (r. 306-337 C.E.) whose conversion to Christianity paved the way for the triumph of Christianity in Europe.20
13975462906Paul of Tarsus (Saint Paul)The first great popularize of Christianity (10-65 C.E.)21
13975462909Church of the EastPlanted churches in Syria and Persia that were distinct in theology and practice from the Roman Church22
13975462910PerpetuaChristian martyr (one who was killed for their beliefs) from Carthage. Educated and wealthy, she died being fed to leopards.23
13975462907Jesus of NazarethThe prophet/god of Christianity (ca. 4 B.C.E.-30 B.C.E.).24
13975462908TheodosiusRoman emperor (r. 379-395 C.E.) who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman state, banning all polytheistic rituals.25
13975462911Confucianismthe ethical system of Confucius, emphasizing moral order, the humanity and virtue of China's ancient rulers, and gentlemanly education26
13975462912DaoismA principal philosophy and system of religion of China that is based on writings attributed to Lao Tzu, advocates conforming one's behavior and appreciation of nature.27
13975462913Laoziancient Chinese philosopher and writer and the founder of philosophical Taoism28
13975462914Upanishadsa part of the Vedas, are ancient Sanskrit texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism29
13975462915Hinduisma major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia. Has no single founder, no single scripture, and no commonly agreed set of teachings.30
13975462916Siddhartha Gautamawas born in the sixth century B.C. in what is now modern Nepal. Known as the Buddha, he is the founder of Buddhism.31
13975462917Zoroastrianisma monotheistic pre-Islamic religion of ancient Persia founded by Zoroaster in the 6th century BC.32
13975462918Judaismis an ancient monotheistic Abrahamic religion with the Torah as its foundational text. It encompasses the religion, philosophy and culture of the Jewish people.33
13975462919ChristianityIs an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ believed to be the son of God. World's largest faith.34
13975462920Islamis an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one incomparable God (Allah) and that Muhammad is the messenger of God.35
13975462921AbrahamCommon patriarch of the three major monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.36
13975462922Jesus of NazarethBorn in 4 CE and referred to by Christians as Jesus Christ, he was a Jewish preacher, carpenter and religious leader. Believed by Christians to be the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament.37
139754629235 RelationshipsAccording to Confucianism the smooth functioning of government and society rested on five key relationships: father-son, ruler-subject, eldest son-younger son, husband-wife, friend to friend.38
13975462924Filial PietyIn Confucian philosophy it's a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.39
13975462925Yellow TurbansDaoist rebellion to overthrow the Han dynasty.40
13975462926Buddhismis a moral philosophy and sect of hinduism began by Siddhartha Gautama and is based on the 4 noble truths and 8 fold path41
13975462927Vedasare a large body of knowledge texts originating in the ancient Indian subcontinent. Composed in Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.42
13975462928Caste Systemgroups assigned by birth not personality to create social order and a hierarchy in Hinduism. Based on the concepts of dharma, karama and reincarnation.43
13975462929Brahminsa member of the highest Hindu caste, that of the priesthood.44
13975462930Samsara/reincarnationbelief that the soul is eternal and lives many lifetimes, in one body after another and that all life is sacred. Linked to the caste system.45
13975462931Karmathe sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existence46
13975462932EnlightenmentThe release from samsara in Hinduism47
13975462933Nirvanaa transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism.48
13975462934Theravada/MahayanaSects of Buddhism49
13975462935Bhagavad Gitais a 700 verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu scripture.50
13975462936PalestineThe Land promised to the Hebrew people as part of the covenant with God.51
13975462937Ten CommandmentsMoral code of behavior revealed to Moses by God.52
13975462938Yahweha form of the Hebrew name of God used in the Bible.53
13975462939Five PillarsThe tenants of which the Islamic religion is based on. Moral and religious code.54
13975462940Ramadans the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief55
13975462941MuhammadBelieved by Muslims to be the final messenger and prophet sent by God.56
13975462942Hajjan annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the most holy city for Muslims, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime57
13975462943Isaac and Ishmaelsons of Abraham. Jews trace their lineage through Isaac and Arabs through Ishmael.58
13975462944Muslimspeople that practice the islamic religion59

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