1. 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

2. India/Asian ideas Hinduism- Brahma= creator
Based on Upanishads and Vedas (written tradition)
Dharma
Atman
Moksha
Karma
Caste System-

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Abraham’s Genealogy HAGAR ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac
12 Arabian Tribes
Jacob
Esau
12 Tribes of Israel