Teachings were spread by the apostles
Believe in harmony with nature
From Canaan
Holy book-Tao Te Ching
Believe in a final judgment
Founded by Abraham
Founded by Confucius
People work their way up the levels of the caste system using reincarnation & karma
Not concerned with gods and goddesses
Holy Book=New Testament of the Bible
From China
Follow a code of politeness
Believe in ancestor worship
Teaches good vs evil
Believe if you master the Eightfold Path it will end your reincarnation
Can be practiced alongside Buddhism & Taoism
Believe in simple life and humility
Monotheistic; believe in Yahweh
Monotheistic; believe Jesus is the messiah (savior)
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama
From India
Follows the 10 Commandments
Teaches the 4 Noble Truths
Emphasizes the importance of education
From India, but spread to China
Buddha is a guide to enlightenment
Beliefs had its roots in Judaism
Afterlife will lead to heaven or hell
Final goal=nirvana
Hebrew/Jew religion
Can be practiced alongside Buddhism & Confucanism
Worships many forms of Brahman
Believe in filial piety (respect for elders)
Founded by Zoroaster
Final goal=moksha
Holy books=Vedas & Upanishads
Teaches forgiveness
Founded by Lao Tzu
No founder
From Persia