WHII 2a; page 8 5 Major World Religions Notes Buddhism Founded by: __________________________, who lived in India from 563 to 483 BCE. He is also known as _____________, or “Enlightened One.” Spread of Buddhism: Originated in ______________. Spread to China due to ________________________ and Ashoka. Beliefs: Understanding the Four Noble Truths + following the Eightfold Path =_____________________. Nirvana=___________________________________________ First Noble Truth: Everything in life is suffering and sorrow. Second Noble Truth: The cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desires for the temporary pleasures of the world. Third Noble Truth: The way to end all suffering is to end all desire Fourth Noble Truth: The way to end all desire is by following the Eightfold path that leads to Nirvana. Hinduism Hinduism is ___________________: meaning Hindus worship many gods and goddesses, not just one. Hindus believe in _____________________________. In other words, after you die, you come back as another human or animal. What you come back as depends on your ______________________. Karma: ___________________________________ The goal of a Hindu is to achieve ________________________ or salvation. Caste System:
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WHII 2a; page 8
5 Major World Religions Notes
Buddhism
Founded by: __________________________, who lived in India from 563 to 483 BCE. He is also known as _____________, or “Enlightened One.”
Spread of Buddhism:
Originated in ______________. Spread to China due to ________________________ and
Ashoka.
Beliefs:
Understanding the Four Noble Truths + following the Eightfold Path =_____________________.
Nirvana=___________________________________________
First Noble Truth: Everything in life is suffering and sorrow.
Second Noble Truth: The cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desires for the temporary pleasures of the world.
Third Noble Truth: The way to end all suffering is to end all desire
Fourth Noble Truth: The way to end all desire is by following the Eightfold path that leads to Nirvana.
HinduismHinduism is ___________________: meaning Hindus worship many gods and goddesses, not just one.
Hindus believe in _____________________________. In other words, after you die, you come back as another human or animal. What you come back as depends on your ______________________.
Karma: ___________________________________
The goal of a Hindu is to achieve ________________________ or salvation.
Caste System:
Location:
Originated in ______________________.
In 1500: Primarily in India, but followers in Indonesia, Africa, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere.
Priests/
Scholars
Warriors, Nobles, Rulers
Merchants, Farmers, Workers
Servants
Untouchables
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JudaismFounding:
Judaism was founded by_____________ Founded in the Middle East (Israel/Jerusalem)
The Facts: Judaism is monotheistic, meaning Jews believe in _______________. Sacred Texts of Judaism
o 10 Commandments (Holy Laws) Brought to the Jews by _____________
o Torah (Scripture)Beliefs:
God loves and protects human beings, but they are punished for their sins Serve God by studying the _______________ and living its teachings
ChristianityFounding:
Christianity founded by _____________________. Originally founded in the ______________________________, but has since spread to North
and South AmericaThe Facts:
Polytheistic or Monotheistic?_______________________________ Sacred Text: ______________________
o Old and New TestamentBeliefs:
Jesus is believed to be the __________ of God, and he died to save humanity from itself
How do people achieve salvation?Islam
Founding: Islam was founded by ______________ Originated in the Middle East (Mecca and Medina), but has spread to
North Africa, Asia, and North AmericaThe Facts:
Monotheistic/Polytheistic?__________________________ Sacred Text: __________________
Major Division: Sunni:________________________ Shi’a: ________________________
Beliefs:The Five Pillars
1. Fasting
2.
3.
4. Faith (There is only one God, and that God is Allah)
5.
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