Study Guide for Test on China and Islam

Study Guide for Test on China and Islam
1. Describe Confucius, the man.
2. Describe Confucius' philosophies and his most famous work.
3. Describe Lao Tzu, the man.
4. Describe Lao Tzu's philosophies and the Tao te Ching.
5. What are the five pillars of Islam? Describe them.
6. who is Mohammad and why is he so important to Muslims?
7. What are some basic principles of Eastern religious philosophies?
8. What are some similarities and differences between Eastern and Western philosophies?
9. What is the dynastic cycle of Chinese history?
10. Why did drugs (especially opium) play such an important part in Chinese history?
11. How has communism affected China?
12. List some of the Yin and Yang concepts discussed in the Tao?
13. What is the Koran? Why is it so important to Muslims?
14. What are some teachings found in the Koran?
15. List similarities and differences between the following religious/philosophical beliefs:
Christianity          Taoism          Confucius        Islam