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5107744122Why did we develop belief systems?Because humans have always needed to understand natural phenomenon0
5107744123PolytheismBelief in many gods1
5107744124MonotheismBelief in one God2
5107744125Animism-They practice nature worship -They believe that everything has a spirit -They communicated with and showed respect to ancestors. -It is practiced worldwide but mostly in Africa and the Americas.3
5107744126ShintoA Japanese religion whose followers believe that all things in the natural world are filled with divine spirits -"Way of the Gods" -Founded around the year 500 BCE -The Emperor of Japan was considered to be divine and a direct descendant of the Sun Goddess.4
5107744127HinduismA religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms. -Polytheistic -A result of cultural diffusion between the Aryans and other native people in India. -Practiced in India -The Vedas, Upanishads, etc.. were all significant writings.5
5107744128AtmanThe spiritual oneness of the soul6
5107744129BrahmanThe term for The Universal Soul in Hinduism.7
5107744130MokshaThe Hindu concept of the spirit's 'liberation' from the endless cycle of rebirths.8
5107744131SamsaraThe endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth9
5107744132ReincarnationIn Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding Basically Samsara10
5107744133Karma(Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation11
5107744134DharmaFulfilling one's duty in life12
5107744135AhismaThat all life is sacred13
5107744136Caste SystemA Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life14
5107744137Judaism-A religion with a belief in one god (Monotheistic) -It originated with Abraham and the Hebrew people. -Practiced worldwide but most Jews are in Israel. -They have 10 commandments15
5107744138BuddhismA religion founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama which teaches that the most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering.16
5107744139The Four Noble TruthsThe core of the Buddhist teaching. There is suffering. There is a cause to suffering. There is an end to suffering. The is a path out of suffering (the Noble 8-fold path). 1. Life is full of pain and suffering 2. human desire causes this suffering 3. By putting an end to desire, humans can end suffering 4. Humans can end desire by following the Eightfold Path17
5107744140The Eightfold Path1. Know that suffering is caused by desire 2. Be selfless and love all life 3. Do not lie, or speak without a cause 4. Do not kill, steal, or commit other unrighteous acts 5. Do not do things which promote evil 6. Take effort to promote righteousness 7. Be aware of your physical actions, state of mind, and emotions. 8. Learn to meditate.18
5107744141ConfucianismA philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct.19
5107744142Five Relationships in Confucianism:- Ruler to ruled - Father to Son - Older brother to Younger brother - Husband to Wife - Friend to Friend20
5107744143Three concepts needed to be practiced:Ren or Jen: human kindness Li: a sense of propriety, courtesy, respect, and deference to elders Xiao: Filial Piety21
5107744144Taoism or Daoisman ideology whose central theme is the Way, a philosophy teaching that eternal happiness lies in total identification with nature and deploring passion, unnecessary invention; simple life of individuals -Ying and Yang is used to illustrate the natural harmony in the world.22
5107744145ChristianityA monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior. -Also has the Ten Commandments -Believe in the Holy Trinity Christians take part in sacraments.23
5107744150Zoroastrianism- A dualistic faith, this means they believe in two gods representing good and evil -It was very important during the Sassanid Persian Dynasty.24
5107744151LegalismChinese philosophy developed by Hanfeizi; taught that humans are naturally evil and therefore need to be ruled by harsh laws25
7681462880BodhisattvaA person who is dedicated to liberating others from suffering26
7681462881BuddhaMeans "Enlightened One." He is said to have found a path for overcoming suffering.27
7681469299Dhamma(Buddhist) Sanskrit/Pali word referring to the whole of the Buddha's teaching.28
7681473154Socratesa classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy29
7681473155PlatoSocrates' most well known pupil. Founded an academy in Athens.30
7681474732AristotleGreek philosopher and scientist31
7681476683Untouchablesin India, a member of the lowest caste32
7681476684StupaBuddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mound33
7681478017ParthenonThe temple honoring the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis above Athens.34
7681481065Syncretisma blending of beliefs and practices from different religions into one faith35
7681484634UpanishadsIndian mystical and philosophical works, written between 800 and 400 B.C.E.36
7681487627ReincarnationHindu and Buddhist belief that souls are reborn into new bodies over and over.37
7681488681Caste SystemA Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life38
7681490291Diasporathe dispersion of people beyond their original homeland39
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