Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, & Daoism

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20 multiple choice questions

Siddhartha Gautama would become known as the _________?The Buddha or “Enlightened One”

Both Hinduism and BuddhismA. Supported the caste systemB. Revered womanC. Became increasingly popular in IndiaD. All of the aboveE. None of the above

ChristianityA. remained a religion of the Roman empireB. taught the forgiveness of sins through faith in JesusC. was not a missionary religionD. failed to utilize the public works of the Roman EmpireE. gained an early popularity among Roman rulers

Confucianism and early BuddhismA. became the dominant philosophy of their respective regionsB. emphasized the importance of effective governmentC. included a belief in nirvanaD. did not believe that their founders were godsE. elevated the status of women

Daoism and ConfucianismA. agreed on the importance of educationB. disagreed on the need for personal reflectionC. taught that active political involvement was essential to a stable societyD. agreed on how to address the turmoil after the fall of the Zhou dynastyE. based their teachings on Chinese traditions

The Silk Roads were especially instrumental in the spread ofA. polytheismB. ConfucianismC. DaoismD. BuddhismE. Judaism

During the period of the late Roman Empire, ChristianityA. experienced a change in it official statusB. declined in numbers because of persecutionsC. became less organized as the empire fellD. appealed primarily to elite classesE. denied the equality of women in matters of faith

HinduismA. was based on traditions of the Harappan civilizationB. addressed the consequences of one’s behaviorC. offered no hope for members of lower castesD. became secondary to Buddhism among the religions of IndiaE. gained little acceptance outside India

BuddhismA. became the most popular faith in IndiaB. was the adopted faith of Gupta rulersC. opposed Confucian ideals of patriarchal familiesD. changed over time from transmission by traders to its spread through the services of monasteriesE. changed over time to teach that common people could reach nirvana

Why do the Daoists say highest good is like water?Water is yielding and soft, yet capable of

wearing away stone

What is filial piety?Courtesy & respect for ancestors and elders

What is this structure?

Compare & Contrast Daoism & ConfucianismConfucianism is concerned with creating an

orderly society.Daoism is concerned with helping people live

in harmony with nature.Confucianism stresses an active government,

while Daoism stresses Wu WeiDespite these differences Chinese have found

them compatible

What are Buddha’s 4 Noble TruthsSuffering is inevitable. “To live is to suffer”The cause of suffering is self centered desire

or attachmentThe solution is to eliminate desire and

attachments. To reach nirvana, one must follow the

Eightfold Path.

According to Buddhists what is the cause of all sufferingDesire for worldly possessions

What factors allowed Judaism to spread throughout the Middle East and MediterraneanAssyrians, Babylonians, and then Romans

conquered Jewish states causing a Diaspora

What are the Sacred text of the Hindus?The Four sacred Vedas

What is the Daoist concept of Wuwei?Action through non Action“Let nature take its course.”

--> “The art of doing nothing.” --> “Go with the flow!”

What is the Daoist concept of Wuwei?Action through non Action“Let nature take its course.”

--> “The art of doing nothing.” --> “Go with the flow!”

What is the Dynastic Cycle?

TheDynastic

Cycle

A new dynasty

comes to power.

Lives of common people improved;

taxes reduced;farming encouraged.

Problems begin(extensive wars,invasions, etc.)

Taxes increase;men forced towork for army.

Farming neglected.

Govt. increasesspending; corruption.

Droughts,floods,

famines occur.

Poor loserespect for govt.They join rebels

& attack landlords.

Rebel bands findstrong leader who

unites them.Attack the emperor.

Emperor isdefeated !!

The emperorreforms the govt.& makes it more

efficient.

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What are the 5 relationships in Confucius tradition? 1. Ruler Subject

2. Father

Son

3. Husband

Wife

4. Older Brother

YoungerBrother

5. Older Friend

YoungerFriend

What impact did Confucianism have one Asian culture?Confucian teachings emphasized hierarchy,

loyalty, respectConfucian teachings help support the

emperors and justify their power

What was Confucius major writing?The Analects or the “Conversation”

Focuses on the practicalities of interpersonal relationships and the relationship of the role of rulers and ministers to the conduct of government.

What is Yin & Yang?

Masculine Active Light Warmth Strong Heaven; Sun

Feminine Passive Darkness Cold Weak Earth; Moon

What is the Dao?The way. A universal force connected to nature that

cannot be defined, only experienced or felt

What are Zoroastrian teachings?Mazda is a supreme deityBelieve in 6 lesser deitiesAll individuals will experience judgment and

either go to heaven or hell

Who is Zarathustra?A prophetFounder of Zoroastrianism

What factors helped to limit the growth of Zoroastrianism?Many people began converting to Islam

Explain the significance of this person and these pieces of architecture.