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Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia

SS7G12b: Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism, and the philosophy of Confucianism. Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia. 1. Which of the religions studied (Islam, Shinto, Confucianism, Hinduism and

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Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia

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  1. SS7G12b: Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism, and the philosophy of Confucianism. Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia

  2. 1. Which of the religions studied (Islam, Shinto, Confucianism, Hinduism and Buddhism) is considered to be one of the oldest in the world? Hinduism 2. What is the Hindu sacred text? Vedas

  3. 3. Explain the Hindu belief of reincarnation. Hindus believe a soul returns to life in another body 4. What is the Hindu belief in Karma? One’s actions determine one’s fate 5. For how long do Hindus believe a soul will be reincarnated? Until the soul lives a life good enough to be united with Brahman

  4. 6. What is the caste system? Belief that social class is hereditary • In what country was Buddhism founded? India • Who was Buddhism’s founder? Siddhartha Gautama • What does “Buddha” mean? “Enlightened One”

  5. What do Buddhists believe people need to be happy and find peace? Give up greed and greedy desires • What Buddhist teaching shows its followers the correct way to live their lives? The Middle Way • How did the first Muslims come to Southern and Eastern Asia? Muslim invaders entered India in the 1500s A.D.

  6. What are the Five Pillars? Basic beliefs of Islam 14. What is the name of the Muslim holy book? Quran • Is Islam monotheistic of polytheistic? Monotheistic • In which country was Shintoism founded? Japan

  7. What are the kami that are so important to Shinto belief? Spirits that followers of Shinto believe are all around them. • How do believers of Shinto practice their religion? They pray at small altars in their homes. • What did Confucius believe were the keys to social order and peace? Good character and virtue in the people.

  8. What is Confucius’ Golden rule? “What you do not like when done to you, do not to others.” 21. Explain how Confucianism came to play an important role to Chinese society? A Chinese emperor hired Confucian scholars to help organize his government in 221 B.C.

  9. 22. Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy instead of a religion? Confucius’ teachings are more about ethics and behavior than about religious ideas.

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