RELIGIONS

AND
PHILOSOPHIES
IN ASIA
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How does a
persons religion
affect his or her
choices, actions
and his or her
environment?
What is Religion?
Religion pertains to a
persons beliefs that there
is a powerful, higher being
or force that causes all
things and events to
happen in the world.
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Monotheism
L Worship and belief in one
I God
G
I Polytheism
O Worship and belief in
N many Gods
West Asia
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Zoroastrianism
I. WEST Their God
is called
Yahweh.

ASIA
1. Judaism
- Began in Israel
- Practiced by the Jews or
Israelites
- A monotheistic religion
- Holy book of the Jews: Torah
I. WEST Their God
is called
Yahweh.

ASIA
1. Judaism
- Their leaders are called
patriarchs.
Ten
- Primary teachings:
Commandments
I. WEST Their God
is called
Yahweh.

ASIA
2. Christianity
- A monotheistic religion
- Holy book: Bible
- Primary teaching: Love God &
love others
- Catholic church a
denomination
I. WEST Their God
is called
Allah.

ASIA
3. Islam
- Second most widespread religion
- Means peace and
surrender
- Means the peace experienced by
one who surrender to god Allah
- Founder:
Mecca where the Kaaba is located
 City of Medina in present-day Saudi Arabia
- Place where Muhammad fled from Mecca
- 280 miles north of Mecca
 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

Shahada Allah is the only god.

Salat prayer 5 times a day
facing Mecca
Zakat ready to lend a helping
hand to those in need
Sawm fasting during
Ramadan
Hajj pilgrimage travel to
I. WEST Their God
is called
Ahura

ASIA Mazda.

4. Zoroastrianism
- One of the oldest religions in the
world
- Founder: Zarathustra (600
B.C.)
- Also known as Zoroaster in
Greece
I. WEST Their God
is called

ASIA
Ahura
Mazda.

4. Zoroastrianism
- Holy book: Zend Avesta
- World consists of struggles
between good and evil
- Followers are found in Iran and in
India
I. WEST Their God
is called

ASIA
Ahura
Mazda.

4. Zoroastrianism
- If you do good, you go to heaven
with Ahura Mazda.
- If you do evil, you go to hell with
Angra Mainyu or Ahriman
 What sets
Christianity
apart from
the other 3
religions?
II. SOUTH Their god is
called

ASIA
Brahman.

1. Hinduism
- Aryans established Hinduism in
1500 B.C.
- Polytheistic religion
- Followers are called Hindus
- Sacred book: Vedas
II. SOUTH Their god is
called

ASIA
Brahman.

1. Hinduism
- Trimurti = Brahma, Vishnu and
Shiva personifications of Brahman
- Pillars of Hinduism: Karma, Samsara,
Nirvana,
Gopastami
II. SOUTH Their god is
called

ASIA Brahman.

1. Hinduism
- Karma something that was created
by or is a result of a persons actions
- Samsara cycle of birth and rebirth
- reincarnation his karma determines
whether he will be reborn into a higher
II. SOUTH Their god is
called

ASIA Brahman.

1. Hinduism
- Nirvana every Hindu aims to break
free from the cycle of reincarnation
- Moksha freedom from samsara
- Nirvana real happiness and peace
state of tranquility
II. SOUTH Their god is
called

ASIA Brahman.

1. Hinduism
- Gopastami
celebration
where cows
are cleaned,
dressed, and
II. SOUTH
ASIA
2. Buddhism
- Budh to awake/ to
know
- Started in north India
in the 6th century B.C.
- Emerged as a protest
to Hinduism
- Based on the teachings
II. SOUTH
ASIA
2. Buddhism
- Budh to awake/ to know
- Started in north India in the 6th
century B.C.
- Emerged as a protest to Hinduism
- Based on the teachings of Siddharta
II. SOUTH
ASIA
2. Buddhism
- Considered a philosophy because it
focuses on the proper way of
living, correct thinking and
right conduct
II. SOUTH
ASIA
2. Buddhism
- 4Noble Truths
a. Life is full of suffering.
b. Suffering is caused by desire.
c. Suffering will end with the end of
desire.
d. The way to end suffering is through
II. SOUTH
ASIA
2. Buddhism
- 2 types of Buddhism
a. Mahayana Buddhism
b. Theravada Buddhism Buddha is
a teacher and a holy man
II. SOUTH
ASIA
3. Jainism
- Based on the teachings of
Vardhamana Mahavira (great
hero)
- Became a sadhana person who
turned his back on worldly
ASIA
1. Buddhism
- Arrived in China during the
Han dynasty
- Variations: Japan Zen
Buddhism based on
Mahayana Buddhism
III. EAST
god -
ASIA Amaterasu

2. Shinto
- Shinto
means
kami no
michi way
of the gods
IV. NORTH god - Tengri
ASIA
1. Shamanism
- Gained
popularity
during the
leadership of
Genghis Khan
 PHILOSOPHIES IN EAST
ASIA

1. CONFUCIANISM
Emerged in a time of
chaos during the Zhou
dynasty.
Confucius founded
Confucianism
Focused on right
conduct and morals
and good
Ideal man shi = scholar
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ASIA

1. CONFUCIANISM
Man is seen as capable to
develop his knowledge
and become a good
citizen through rigorous
studying.
Educated man FIT TO
WORK IN THE
GOVERNMENT
Can this be seen in
Book: Five Classics
Philippine politics today?
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ASIA

2. DAOISM
Gained prominence
during the Zhou
dynasty
Established by Laozi
(Lao Tzu)
Based on Tao which
means
Book: BookThe Way
of the Way of
Virtue
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ASIA

3. LEGALISM
Emerged during the
Warring States Period
Shang Yang and Han
Feizi are the main
founders of this
philosophy
Man is naturally
A philosophy evil.
driven by a system
of reward and punishment.