Place of Origin/ Holy Text Global 9 Name__________________ Unit 3 Notes World Belief Systems Belief System/ Symbol Place of Origin/ Holy Text Main Beliefs Essential Elements India Reincarnation: Belief that the soul comes back in another form after the body’s death Dharma: the overall values and rules of Hinduism Karma: The behavior of a Hindu (thoughts and actions) Caste System: Social order of separate castes (classes) through Karma – people move up or down the caste system Vedas India (then moved out) Began in India but was not accepted (Hindu social order was too strong) Missionaries spread Buddha’s teachings through Asia Four Noble Truths Everyone Suffers Suffering caused by desires To end suffering – end desires To end desires – follow the Eight-Fold Path Right: Views, Resolve, Speech, Conduct, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration ---- China/ Tao Te Ching Founded by Laozi Live in harmony with nature Yin and Yang create balance Follow Dao (The Way) of nature (accept the things that you cannot change) China/ ----- Founded by Han Feizi People are basically evil Harsh laws and strict punishment Force and power are necessary Be true to government, not family China Founded by Confucius People are basically good Good conduct and being moral = good government and social harmony Golden Rule – Do unto others as you would have them do to you Filial Piety – Respect your elders Five Relationships: Ruler → Subject Father → Son Husband → Wife Older brother → Younger brother Friend = Friend Analects Hinduism Brahmins Kshatriyas Vaishyas Shudras untouchables Buddhism Korea China Japan India Southeast Asia Taoism Legalism Confucianism

Place of Origin/ Holy Text Religion: Organized and beliefs and rituals of a culture; usually associated with a “god” or “spiritual force” Social Philosophy: A set of guiding principles that a community follows and has a great influence on that community Belief System/ Symbol Place of Origin/ Holy Text Main Beliefs Essential Elements Middle East Monotheism: belief in one God Kicked out of Palestine by the Romans during Diaspora, and scattered throughout Europe God will send a Messiah (savior) to them someday Ten Commandments: Guidelines for Behavior – follow God’s laws for the Messiah to come Torah (first 5 books of Old Test) Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Messiah Jesus’ death provided salvation for those who believe Roman Empire initially persecuted Christians, then converted to it Ten Commandments: Guidelines for Behavior Belief in Christ brings salvation and heaven after death Simple rules brought many converts to Christianity Bible Follow Allah in all things above everything else Mohammed is the Messiah who spread the word of God Religious laws of Islam are so important that they often become the political laws of the nation Five Pillars of Faith Faith: Shahada “there is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his profit Prayer: Five times/day facing Mecca Charity: Zakat, give alms to the poor Fasting: no food or drink while sun is up during Ramadan Pilgrimage: Hajj, journey to Mecca once in your life Qur’an (Koran) Africa/ ----- Worship spirits of nature (trees, animals, etc.) Worship their ancestors Great respect for the natural world Japan/ Spirits of “Kami” exist in all things, including their emperor Shrines built at places of beauty in nature (Torii Gates) Judaism Christianity Islam Animism Shintoism

Place of Origin/ Holy Text Global 9 Name__________________ Mr. Krueger Unit 3 Notes World Belief Systems Belief System/ Symbol Place of Origin/ Holy Text Main Beliefs Essential Elements Reincarnation: Dharma: Karma: Caste System: Four Noble Truths Right: Founded by _____________ Live in harmony with __________ create balance People are basically ______ Founded by ______________ Good conduct and being moral = Golden Rule – Filial Piety – Five Relationships: Ruler → Father → Husband → Older brother → Friend = Hinduism Brahmins Kshatriyas Vaishyas Shudras untouchables Buddhism Taoism Legalism Confucianism

Place of Origin/ Holy Text Religion: Social Philosophy: Belief System/ Symbol Place of Origin/ Holy Text Main Beliefs Essential Elements Monotheism: Ten Commandments: Five Pillars of Faith Faith: Prayer: Charity: Fasting: Pilgrimage: Judaism Christianity Islam Animism Shintoism