Belief Systems & Religions of the World Patten & Valdner Global History II Regents Review

Hinduism Founder: –No one founder –Brought in by the Aryans Area located: –India Holy Books –Vedas –Upanishads

Hinduism Beliefs: –Caste sytem Affects job, marriage & choices in life –Dharma & Karma –Reincarnation

Buddhism Founder: –“The Budda” Siddhartha Guatama Area Located: –Developed in India & spread to China Holy Books: –Tripitaka “3 baskets of wisdom”

Buddhism Beliefs: –4 Noble Truths –8 fold path –Goal - Nirvana –Give up desires –Meditation

Judaism Founder: –None –Hebrews Area Located: –Israel Holy Books: –Torah

Judaism Beliefs: –Monotheistic –10 Commandments came through Moses Additional Info: –Influences later religions –Christianity & Islam

Christianity Founder: –Jesus Area Located: –Began in the Middle East Holy Book: –Bible –Old & New Testament

Christianity Beliefs: –Monotheistic –10 Commandments –Jesus = Son of God –Salvation through belief in Jesus Additional Info: –Spread in Roman Empire

Islam Founder: –Mohammed Area Located: –Arabia Holy Book: –Koran –Quran

Islam Beliefs: –Monotheistic –5 Pillars of Islam Mecca Fasting Prayer (5times) Charity Belief in Allah Additional Info: –Followers called Muslims

Shinto Area Located: –Japan Beliefs: Native spirits

Animism Area Located: Africa Beliefs: Native spirits living living souls in trees, stones, stars, etc.

Confucianism Founder: –Confucius Area Located: –China Holy Book: –The Analects

Confucianism Beliefs: –5 Key Relationships –People are naturally good –Filial Piety (Respect for parents)

Legalism Founder: –Hanfeizi Area Located: –China

Legalism Beliefs: –Man is naturally evil –Order is achieved through strict laws Additional Info: –Many feudal rulers followed Legalism

Taoism Founder: –Laozi Holy Book: –The Way of Virtue –Zhuang-zi Beliefs: –Balance between yin and yang –Live in harmony with nature