World History AP- World Religions Flashcards

2559878364	The influence of Polytheism	It was at the center of art and architecture in ancient civilizations: temples and pyramids were built for the gods, for example. It also created rigid social structures with a priest class.	0
2559878365	Confucianism	developed specifically for Chinese culture; Confucius wrote the Analects; focused on relationships between people; this focus created distinctive Chinese society	1
2559878366	The appeal of Confucianism	was a social and political philosophy, not a religion. It was therefore compatible with other religions, having broader influence.	2
2559878367	Why Confucianism did not spread from China	It is developed specifically for Chinese culture	3
2559878368	Words associated with Confucianism	junzi (ideal individuals), ren (humanity), li (respect), xiao (filial piety)	4
2559878369	Daoism	founded by Lao-tzu; stresses simple, passive life in harmony with nature; served as a counterbalance to Confucian activism; promoted scientific discoveries because of nature	5
2559878370	Legalism	practiced during Qin Dynasty, thought people were bad and needed harsh laws and government, inadvertently caused wider acceptance of Confucianism and Daoism through oppression	6
2559878371	Hinduism	began with Aryan invaders, Vedas and Upanishads are sacred texts, is heavily intertwined with caste system, spawned Buddhism	7
2559878372	Why Hinduism did not spread from India	It is tightly intertwined with Indian culture	8
2559878373	Words associated with Hinduism	dharma (rules of each caste), moksha (highest state of being, end of reincarnation), Brahma (creator god), Vishnu (preserver god), Shiva (destroyer god)	9
2559878374	Buddhism	practiced in Eastern civilizations, founded by Hindu prince Siddhartha Gautama (563 to 483 BCE), split into Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism with his death	10
2559878375	Influence of Buddhism	rejected caste system; can apply to most anyone, anywhere because it is not attached to a social structure	11
2559878376	Words associated with Buddhism	Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, nirvana (perfect state of peace and harmony)	12
2559878377	Judaism	practiced by Hebrews, first monotheistic faith, sacred text is the Torah	13
2559878378	Christianity	based around teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; sacred text is the Bible; actively try and convert people	14
2559878379	Influence of Christianity	It appealed to lower classes and women because it promised eternal life; it profoundly affected world developments following Constantine's embracing of the religion	15