1What do belief systems do?
Provide order and unity in society
2Why was Confusincism created
To provide unity and ordering to a chaotic China
3What are the 5 relationships?
relationships that confuscis thought would bring order to the world
4What did Confucis think about the 5 relationships
If people accept inferior/superior relationships, society will be orderly.
5What is Filal Piety?
Inferiors obey superior, no matter what, Superior protects and guides inferior
6What is the main system of Hinduism?
The caste system?
7What is the Caste System?
Hereditary, rigid social structure created to provide order in Hindu society
8Can you move up or down Castes?
No.
9What is the lowest class of the caste system?
The untouchables
10What limitations do the Untouchables have?
Must work dirty jobs, live in seperate areas, poor.
11What happens after death in Hinduism?
Move up or down castes depending on your dharma
12What is Moksha
Final resting place of the soul, after you have lived out all your lives.
13What happened when Sidhartha lef the Palace for the first time?
He saw people suffering and came to the conclusion that life is suffering
14What are the 4 noble truths?
Everyone suffers
Sometimes suffering is caused by desire
Limits should be placed on desire
Last final truth is the 8 fold path, a plan on how to limit suffering. Gives direction on how to live in moderation.
15What is the 8 fold path?
A plan on how to limit desires and live in moderation.
16What is the difference between the Theravada and Mahayana?
Theravada
See Sidhartha as a god, and a divinity.
Mahayana
Sees Sidhartha as a regular human prophet
17When was Mohammed's Hijjra?
622
18Where did Mohammed escape to?
Mecca
19Why was Mohammed forced to leave?
Preached that all other gods were false gods besides Allah
20What are the 5 pillars of faith?
First, you must proclaim that there is only one god, Allah.
Second, giving charity. Alms to the poor.
Must pray 5 times a day
Must take a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Can’t eat during Ramadan.
21Who took over after Mohammed?
Abu Bhakar, his father in law.
22What do the Shia believe vs. the Sunni?
Sunni
Anyone can be the next Caliph, must be qualified and voted in.
Shia
Caliph must be a descendant of Abu Bhakar or Mohammed
23What is the status of Women in Islam?
Below men, Quaran says they are equal, but they are not due to Persian traditions