Focus 5/25 Belief Systems played a huge role in the development of civilizations and the way people interact with one another. In India, Hinduism played a huge role with the introduction of the Caste System. Buddhism started in India, but spread to China along the Silk Road. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam were all monotheistic religions.

Final Review BELIEF SYSTEMS Judaism Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Daoism Legalism

RELIGION Early people buried their dead with great care, showing they believed in an afterlife

JUDAISM Judaism Starts in Middle East, Monotheistic, Covenant with God, Holy Book is Torah, 10 Commandments, Prophets Diaspora – mass scattering of Jewish people around the Globe

Christianity Starts in Middle East Monotheistic Founder Jesus Ten Commandments Bible Church Biggest impact on Roman Empire and Europe

Islam Starts in Middle East Founder Muhammad Monotheistic – One God - Allah Holy Book – Quran Place of Worship – Mosque 5 Pillars Biggest impact – Middle East

HINDUISM Hinduism – Starts in India No single founder, Caste System, Karma/Dharma, Reincarnation, Ahimsa, Moksha Holy Books – Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads

BUDDHISM Buddhism – Starts in India Spreads to China along the Silk Road Founder – Siddhartha Gautama, 4 Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Reincarnation, Karma/Dharma, Nirvana

CONFUCIANISM Used to maintain social order in China FIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Confucianism All people are born good Give Respect, get respect Filial Piety Society Shapes People Values Education Civil Service Test

Daoism Founder Laozi Starts in China Be at one with nature Best government governs least Practiced Alchemy