First Religions

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History (Unit 1) Flashcards on First Religions, created by Hannah B on 02/10/2016.
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How did the Aryans contribute to the development of Hinduism? Implemented caste system Time of violence/confusion in India = questioning of religions Religion in India changed
Where and how did Hinduism develop? - India - Influenced by Aryans - collection of beliefs/no one founder - based on vedas (hymns) - trying to reach moksha (state of understanding)
How did Buddhism develop? - Siddhartha Gautama: - Left home in search of enlightenment - became known as Buddha - originated in India
What are the origins of Judaism? 2000 BCE - Abraham moves to Canaan 1650 BCE - Descendants move to Egypt 1300 - 1200 BCE - Hebrews begin "Exodus" from Egypt, Moses founded 10 commandments on Mt. Sinai 1020 BCE - Kingdom of Israel is formed 962 BCE - David succeeded by Solomon 922 BCE - Kingdom splits into Israel/Judah 722 BCE - Assyrians conquer Israel 586 BCE - Chaldeans attack Israel 515 BCE - Second temple is completed
What is Confucianism? - ethical system in China - 5 relationships: 1. ruler/subject 2. father/son 3. husband/wife 4. older/younger brother 5. friend/friend - filal piety - respect for parents/ancestors - education is key to become gentleman - basis for bureaucracy
What other ethical systems developed in China? Daoism: Dao (the way) - universal force that guides all living things, humans fail to follow Legalism: Powerful government to restore harmony, sever rulers - obedience rewarded, disobedience punished I Ching: Book used to solve ethical problems Yin and Yang: Represent natural order, yin: dark, yang: light
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