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| 89755872 | polytheism | worshipping more than 1 deity | 0 | |
| 89755873 | ancestor worship and nature spirit-Totemism | self and various animal symbols | 1 | |
| 89755874 | shamanism | unseen spirit worlds (central asia, Siberia, Americas) | 2 | |
| 89755875 | Dreamtime | Aborigines-spiritual | 3 | |
| 89755876 | Shinto | Japan | 4 | |
| 89755877 | Animism | life force worship. Africa, Pacific Islands, Asia | 5 | |
| 89755878 | Pantheons-numerous gods | Sumerian/Babylonian deities | 6 | |
| 89755879 | Egyptian gods | afterlife | 7 | |
| 89755880 | Olympian deities | greeks | 8 | |
| 89755881 | vedic gods of... | india | 9 | |
| 89755882 | Monotheism: Zorostrianism | founded in ancient persia by priest Zordaster-500s BCE based avestas texts. worship of 1 god: Ahura Mazda. ahura's enemy was Ahriman, god of darkness(dualism) | 10 | |
| 89755883 | Judaism | formed by Hebrews. The world's first monotheistic faith, Christianity grew out of it | 11 | |
| 89755884 | Abraham's Covenant(judaism) | lived in Sumerian city of Ur. entered into covenant with God(Jehovah) who swore to make Hebrews the "chose people" and promised to lead them to the promise land(israel) . between 2000-1850 BCE hebrews left Ur on journey. | 12 | |
| 89755885 | Slavery, Exodus, Moses in Egypt(judaism) | 1700s BCE- hebrews migrated to Egypt. BEcame Egyptian slaves 1300-1200 BCE. Hebrews escaped Egypt under their leader Moses. Went to Canaan; 10 commandments. | 13 | |
| 89755886 | The Hebrew Kingdom (judaism) | ruled by judges, then kings. Saul(1020-1000 BCE) David(1000-961 BCE) Pslams Solomon(961-922 BCE) Then split- Israel and Judah. Conquered by Assyrians in 722 BCE. Nebuchadnezzar 587 BCE, Persians 539 BCE, Alexander the Great 333 BCE. Romans 64 BCE | 14 | |
| 89755887 | Jewish Diaspora (judaism) | Roman rule-Christianity. Jews forced into Diaspora until middle of 20th century | 15 | |
| 89755888 | Jewish Principles | Talmud-Instruction. Tanakh outlines-strict code of conduce,righteous behavior, Judaism is a system of ethical monotheism. Diet, sexual practice rules, charity, conern for the poor. | 16 | |
| 89901769 | teutonic and norse | (europe) | 17 | |
| 90138399 | Hindu Caste System | given morals from Vedic thought and Hindu theology | 18 | |
| 90138400 | Origins of Hindu | Aryan invasions | 19 | |
| 90138401 | Labor of Hindu caste system | darker skinned | 20 | |
| 90138402 | Hindu Caste System 5 distinct classes | priests (brahmins), warriors/political rulers (kshatryas), commoners (vaishyas), servants, serfs, lower class (shudras), and untouchables. | 21 | |
| 90138403 | Hindu caste System way of life | male superior to females. women played vital role in family. they couldn't own property however. Sati: women required to throw themselves on funeral pyre of dead husband and be burned alive. Only brahmin could gain moksha. good behavior: reincarnated into higher class | 22 | |
| 90138404 | Buddhism | originated in India 500s BCE. Today practiced in: China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Korea. 2 schools of doctrine: Thereveda and Mahayana | 23 | |
| 90138405 | Birth of Buddhism | Founded by Siddartha Guatama (563-483 BCE). Born noble in Himilayas. At 29 left palace, shocked by pain of world. Fasted/asceticism for 6 years, then peace/contentment. enlightenment. Became "Buddha" | 24 | |
| 90138406 | Buddhist Doctrine | Corrected and modified Vedism and Hinduism. Purify karma and reincarnation. reflect duality of life and death. Anyone could gain moksha. Realize the 4 noble truths and follow 8 fold path | 25 | |
| 90138407 | 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism | Human existence is inseperable from suffering. The cause of suffering is desire. Suffering is extinguished when desire is. Desire is extinguished by 8 fold path, so follow 8 fold path. | 26 | |
| 90138408 | 8 Fold Path of Buddhism | Know the truth; resist evil; do nothing to others; respect for all forms of life; work for the well being of others; free your mind from evil; control thoughts; practice meditation; | 27 | |
| 90138409 | Therevada Buddhism | "way of elders" of Hinayana. Prominent in South/SE Asia. Emphasizes simplicity, meditation and interpretation of nirvana. Gods and goddesses have little part. | 28 | |
| 90138410 | Mahayana Buddhism | Newer movement. Prominent in North/NE Asia. More ritual/symbols; absorbed elements of indigenous religions, examples: hell, pantheons, deities, bodhis attras (souls). Priests, ceremonies, new scriptures. More like Hinduism | 29 | |
| 90459477 | Daoism | 500s BCE. Founder is Laozi. Central text: Tao-te-Ching. Zhuangzi (369-286 BCE) | 30 | |
| 90459478 | Following the Dao | follow "the way" or "the path". metaphysical and instinctual. natural force that can be sensed, felt. wisdom and happiness are gained by seeking Dao in all things. No worldly like politics, money, material things. Dao found in nature, poetry, spontaneous behaviors, individualism. | 31 | |
| 90459479 | Daoist Ritual | mystical and magical-charms and alchemy, fortune telling. Yin yang- black and white, nothing is absolute. Daoism is mixed with Buddhism and Confucianism in many cultures | 32 | |
| 90459480 | Confucianism | 500s BCE. lacks objects of worship, clergy, rituals. it is an ethical code based on secular principles. | 33 | |
| 90459481 | Confucian texts | Confucius (551-479 BCE) lived during Zhou dynasty. served as government official under prince of Lu. Confucius classes- history, poems, divination, ritual. Analects-recordings of conversations with students. Mencius (371-289 BCE) took Confucianism to its highest level. | 34 | |
| 90459482 | Confucian Principles | good behavior, group before individual, order, hierarchy, obey rulers, good ruler has Mandate of Heaven, respect elders, family unit, 5 relationships-the ruler should be just, those who are ruled should be loyal, the father should be loyal, the son respectful, the husband righteous, the wife obedient, the older brother humble, the older friend considerate, the younger friend deferent. Women were homemakers, no land or education | 35 | |
| 90493529 | Christianity | from Judaism. Founder: Jesus of Nazareth (4 BCE- 29 CE). Later known as Christ. Gospels: 4 books of Christian bible that describe the life and ministry of Jesus. Was born into a Jewish family. He preached throughout countryside and cities of Judaea. He believed in one's individual, charity, compassions, forgiveness, sermons, teachings that led to God. Called himself "son of god". 3 year ministry, popular among common people and poor. Romans became suspicious of "King of Jews", Pilate arrested Jesus and he was put to death | 36 | |
| 90493530 | Early Christian Church | Jesus claimed that he would return from the dead before returning to God. Peter (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) preached his resurrection (Christianity). Preachers known as apostles- told sotry of crucifixion and resurrection. Foretold 2nd coming of Christ, end of world, kingdom of Heaven, judgement day. Good would live with God and Jesus, evil would go to hell. Apostle Paul made it easier to convert Greeks, Middle Easterners, Romans. Adam and Eve | 37 | |
| 90493531 | Organization of Christianity | 380 CE Christianity made legal by emperor Constantine. 392 BCE-official religion of Rome. Priests, bishops. Doctrine- God, Jesus, Holy Spirit. Bible- old testament (jewish history, Hebrew prophets). New testament (4 gospels, early church, apostle letters) | 38 | |
| 90493532 | Christianity after Rome | Catholic-universal spread to Middle East, Europe, North Aftrica. in 500s CE West and East churches grew apart. 1054 CE Great Schism- east (orthodox) and west (roman catholic) | 39 | |
| 90803035 | Islam- the origins | youngest religion. originated in the Middle East. linked with judaism and christianity. Arabian peninsula 600s CE. By 1000 CE it stretched from Spain, West Africa and India | 40 | |
| 90803036 | Mohammed and his teaching Islam | Founder of Islam, merchant from Mecca. Born in 570 CE, meditated at age 40- Gabriel delivered the word of Allah (God). preached for 22 years with Ali (cousin) and Abu Bakr (father in law). Cast out of Mecca 622 went to Medina. Died 632 CE | 41 | |
| 90803037 | Principles of Islamic Faith | Monotheistic; afterlife-believers go to heaven, non believers go to hell, final judgement. Muslim Arabs- Abraham is patriarch. Prophets of Allah- Adam, Noah, Moses, David, Solomon, John the Baptist, Jesus. Mohammed was the last of 28 prophets- had perfect message 5 pillars of faith: there is no God but Allah, Mohammed is his prophet, pray 5 times per day facing Mecca, fast during Ramadan, give alms to poor, make pilgrimmage to Mecca | 42 | |
| 90803038 | Expansion of Islam | 600s- Arabian Peninsula. 700s Middle East, Muslims conquered Persia, Byzantine, Iraq, Syria, palestine, Egypt, Egypt, Pakistan, Italy. Islamic states ruled | 43 | |
| 90803039 | Islamic Denominations | 656 CE Civil war. Muawiyah (661-680 CE) proclaimed himself Caliph, ruled for a century. Were Sunni Muslims. TOday 80% of all muslims are sunni. All followers are Shiites. 700s and 800s- Sufism- fasting, praying, meditation | 44 |
