Religions

Buddhism
  • Buddha came up with the "Eightfold Path", and the "Four Noble Truths".
  • Preached that people should give up their worldly desires.

Hinduism
  • Dominant religion in India.
  • Believe in Reincarnation.
  • Believe in the Caste System.
  • Believe in levels of Gods, and Moksha - which is kind of like their version of heaven.

Judaism
  • Was the worlds first monotheism.
  • Their book (The Old Testament), is the foundation for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Confucianism
  • Not really a religion but is the dominant philosophy which guides the Chinese people.
  • Named after Confucius, who taught that harmony can be achieved if one maintains good relationships with those around them.
  • He also taught a concept called Filial Piety, which urges people to respect their ancestors and elders.

Islam
  • Islam is the name of the religion.
  • Muslims are people who practice Islam.
  • This religion was founded by Mohammed about the year 600.
  • The Koran is its holy book and Mecca is its center.
  • It exploded throughout the Middle East and is now the worlds 2nd largest religion.
  • For some reason the Regents test's often contain a question about the great influence Muslims had on math and science.

Christianity
  • Founded in Rome after Jesus died.
  • It is based on his teachings and the belief that he is the son of God.
  • Is now the worlds largest religion.
  • The Religion split in the early 1500's during The Reformation.
  • Before The Reformation, all Christians were Catholic. After the Reformation - Protestants (Baptists, Methodists, Calvinists, Episcopalians, etc.) - split off from the Catholics.
  • The two divisions of Christianity are very similar, but Protestants do not recognize The Pope.










1) The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

1.  following the Ten Commandments
2.  worshiping Allah as the one true god
3.  learning to give up selfish desire
4.  being baptized and confirmed




2) Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

1.  the central authority of the Pope
2.  a prohibition of the consumption of port
3.  reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
4.  monotheism and ethical conduct



3) The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to

1.  put their own interests first
2.  reject government authority
3.  believe in reincarnation
4.  follow a code of moral conduct



4) The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of

1.  Islam
2.  Judaism
3.  Shinto
4.  Buddhism





Answers:
1) - 3
2) - 4
3) - 4
4) - 1