China’s Religion/Philosophy Confucianism- Political and Social Philosophy Taught/teaches respect and duty Filial Piety= Family is very important Dealt with relationships like: ruler-subject, Parent-child, Husband-wife etc. Han Dynasty and others used to find people fit for government service (Civil Service Exam) Daoism- (Tao) “the way” Harmony with nature, simple living, etc. Legalism- Qin used it to unite China….later elements in Communism. Establish peace and order through force Farming and Military= respected professions
India/Asian ideas Hinduism- Brahma= creator Based on Upanishads and Vedas (written tradition) Dharma Atman Moksha Karma Caste System-
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama “the Enlightened one” Taught 4 noble truths Life= suffering Suffering is caused by desire It is possible to be freed from desire/suffering Follow eightfold path to enlightenment
Monotheistic Religions Zoroastrianism- Persian Empire Ahura Mazda=source of truth, light, and goodness Aangra Mainyu= evil Judaism- Ancient Israel Yahweh= One true God Hebrew/Jewish (Torah-holy book/1st 5 books of Bible) Used to lead the people in war and gave laws to govern life (10 Commandments)
Abraham’s Genealogy HAGAR ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac 12 Arabian Tribes Jacob Esau 12 Tribes of Israel