Transcript Regents Review

Regents Review
Religions and Philosophies
Shinto
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Beliefs- worship of nature. Worship Kamispirits found in nature (plants, animals,
rocks). Spirits control natural forces like
earthquakes and typhoons.
 Impact- shared beliefs in gods helped unite
the people of Japan. Didn’t answer
questions about life and death- many turn to
Buddhism. Influences landscape gardening,
flower arranging and the tea ceremony.
Haiku poems.
Animism- Africa
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Beliefs- all things in nature have a spirit.
Your ancestors watch over you from the
spirit world. Can help or harm you.
Polytheistic.
 Impact- Respect for nature. Music- “talking
drums”- a way to communicate with gods.
Themes in literature (griot)- respect nature
to prosper. Masks- represent spirits in
religious ceremonies.
Confucius- China
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Beliefs- philosophy. 5 relationshipseverybody has a specific role and
responsibility. Mandate of Heaven.
Respect elders.
 Impact- Patriarchal society. Large familiesprefer sons. Combine with Buddhism.
Buddhism
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Beliefs- began in Nepal with Prince
Siddhartha Gautama. 4 Noble Truths,
Eightfold Path, meditation and self-denial,
nirvana.
 Impact- cultural diffusion. Began in Nepal,
India, China, Korea and Japan.
Islam
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Beliefs- 5 Pillars- fasting, almsgiving, pilgrimage
to Mecca, faith in Allah, pray 5 times a day.
Impact- India- Partitioning of India and creation of
Pakistan.
Crusades- holy wars to gain Jerusalem from
Muslims.
Mali- Mansa Musa converts.
Afrghanistan- Taliban
Iranian Revolution- Islamic fundamentalists
disagree with modernization.
Hinduism
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Beliefs- Karma, dharma and reincarnation.
 Impact- Caste system (determines
occupation, marriage etc.)
 Partitioning of India
Christianity
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Beliefs- based on life and beliefs of Jesus Christ.
Apostles spread Christian religion after his death.
Jesus was the son of God. After his death he was
resurrected.
Believe in the bible (Old and New Testament).
Impact- 4th century A.D. Emperor Constantine
converts- Christianity official religion of Roman
Empire.
Unifying force during Middle Ages.
Crusades
Judaism
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Beliefs- Hebrews believed in one Godmonotheism
Believe in the Old Testament (Torah).
Ten Commandments- moral code for conduct.
Impact- became basis for Christianity and Islam.
The Exodus
The diaspora
Holocaust, creation of Israel, Arab-Israeli Conflict
Protestantism
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Beliefs- Led by people like Martin Luther
and John Calvin.
 Priests and Popes cannot grant salvation.
 Faith alone would bring you to heaven.
 Read and interpret Bible for yourself.
 Impact- Protestant Reformation gave rise to
Lutheranism, Calvinism etc.
 Decreased power of the Catholic Church.
 Caused them to reform themselves
(Catholic Counter Reformation).
Other religions/ philosophies
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Janism- extreme non-violence (India).
 Sikhs- Blend Islam and Hinduism (India).
 Legalism- People act out of self-interest and
need harsh rules imposed by a strong ruler
(China).
 Taoism- The natural way. Study nature. No
need for a ruler. Yin and Yang (China).