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Name _________________________________ Period _____ Date ________________
Asia Cultural Geography Notes
1. Some religions that are found in Asia are:
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
2. Hinduism is an ______________ religion because it appeals mainly to people in __________ .
Most Hindus in the world live in ______________ .
3. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It's origins can be traced back to
___________________________________ or earlier.
4. Hinduism does not have one founder. It is based on the teachings of holy men and revealed
truths over a long period of time.
5. Some sacred texts in Hinduism are:
A.
B.
C.
6. Some basic beliefs of Hindus are:
A. _____________________ is the supreme spirit, but it can take many forms. Hinduism is
considered by some to be ____________________________ .
B. ________________ - The soul of a person.
C. _________________
D. ___________________
E. ___________________ - The ultimate goal of life is the union of atman and Brahman.
7. The _____________ system is a system of social organization in India that is connected with
Hinduism. Basically, when you are born you are born into a certain 'level' of society. The castes
are
A.
D.
B.
E.
C.
8. The ____________ system led to _______________________________ in India and it has
been outlawed, but some people still believe in it and practice it.
9. Buddhism is related to ______________________ and shares many of the same basic beliefs.
The relationship between Buddhism and ______________________ is similar to the relationship
between Christianity and Judaism.
10. Buddhism was founded by a man named __________________________ who was born
around 500 - 400 B.C. in Nepal.
11. The religion quickly spread to other parts of Asia and was a major religion in India for a long
time, however, most people are ___________________ in India today.
12. The four noble truths:
A.
B.
C.
D.
13. Buddhists believe in _______________ and _______________________________ .
14. Buddhism is a major religion in _________________________ Asia and is practiced in
________________ , __________________ , and __________________ . Countries that are
predominantly Buddhist are:
A.
C.
B.
D.
15. Taoism is a religion or philosophy that began in China around
_________________________________ .
16. Tradition says that Taoism is based on the teachings of _________________ .
17. The _________________________ is a collection of ______________________ teachings.
18. Confucianism is a philosophy that began in China around ______________________
_______________ .
19. It is based on the teachings of ________________________ .
20. Confucianism is concerned mainly with social organization. It emphasized respect for elders
and education.
21. Shintoism is a native religion of _______________ .
22. Shintos worship kami (spirits). Sometimes kami live in specific places such as rivers,
mountains, and lakes, and sometimes they are major natural objects such as the sun or moon.
23. Islam started in _________________________ around __________ A.D. and it spread into
parts of South, Southeast, and East Asia. Countries that are predominantly Muslim are:
A.
C.
B.
24. Christianity was brought to Asia by Europeans who colonized parts of Asia and controlled
some countries.
25. The _______________________ is predominantly _______________________ .
26. There are many ____________________ in Vietnam and __________________ .
27. Many Asian cultures venerate and even worship ancestors. This belief has been incorporated
into Asian religions and belief systems.
28. __________________ and _________________ both claim a region called the
______________________ . Part of the problem is based on _______________ . Pakistan is a
_________________ country and _____________ is _____________ .