World History Foundations Unit Study
Guide
What are the basic beliefs of Hinduism? - ANSBrahman (ultimate God) is source of all
existence, law of karma, nonviolence
What are the basic beliefs of Buddhism? - ANSReincarnation, Four Noble Truths (suffering part
of life, selfish desire leads to suffering, desire can be overcome, by following the Eightfold Path),
Eightfold Path (right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, concentration,
mindfulness)
What are the basic beliefs of Christianity? - ANSOne God, Jesus suffered, died, and rose from
the dead to save others from sin, Trinity (Father, son, holy spirit), love God above all else
What are the basic beliefs of Judaism? - ANSGod made a covenant with Abraham and the
Jewish people that if they obey God's commands, God will make Israel a great nation, actions
are more important than beliefs
What are the basic beliefs of Islam? - ANSFive pillars of faith - profession of faith, prayer,
charity, fasting, pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia
What are the basic beliefs of Confucianism? - ANSKindness, love, respect (especially to
government, parents, elders, men). All will lead to virtuous way of life
What are some reasons why the Roman empire fell? What was the most immediate cause of
the fall? - ANSInvasions by barbarians (Germanic peoples to the north), economic troubles,
over-reliance on slaves, over-expansion and military spending, gov't corruption and political
instability, social decay.
Most immediate cause was invasions
What year did Rome fall? - ANS476 AD
What happened to Western Rome and how was this different than Eastern Rome? -
ANSWestern Rome falls into the dark or middle ages with no central government, but rather a
feudalistic system (king, nobles, knights, peasants). Eastern Rome turned into the Byzantine
Empire, successful and prosperous for next 1,000 years.
What were some key features of the Byzantine Empire? - ANSTrade due to Constantinople
leads to wealth, Justinian leader (law codes), Hagia Sophia
Guide
What are the basic beliefs of Hinduism? - ANSBrahman (ultimate God) is source of all
existence, law of karma, nonviolence
What are the basic beliefs of Buddhism? - ANSReincarnation, Four Noble Truths (suffering part
of life, selfish desire leads to suffering, desire can be overcome, by following the Eightfold Path),
Eightfold Path (right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, concentration,
mindfulness)
What are the basic beliefs of Christianity? - ANSOne God, Jesus suffered, died, and rose from
the dead to save others from sin, Trinity (Father, son, holy spirit), love God above all else
What are the basic beliefs of Judaism? - ANSGod made a covenant with Abraham and the
Jewish people that if they obey God's commands, God will make Israel a great nation, actions
are more important than beliefs
What are the basic beliefs of Islam? - ANSFive pillars of faith - profession of faith, prayer,
charity, fasting, pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia
What are the basic beliefs of Confucianism? - ANSKindness, love, respect (especially to
government, parents, elders, men). All will lead to virtuous way of life
What are some reasons why the Roman empire fell? What was the most immediate cause of
the fall? - ANSInvasions by barbarians (Germanic peoples to the north), economic troubles,
over-reliance on slaves, over-expansion and military spending, gov't corruption and political
instability, social decay.
Most immediate cause was invasions
What year did Rome fall? - ANS476 AD
What happened to Western Rome and how was this different than Eastern Rome? -
ANSWestern Rome falls into the dark or middle ages with no central government, but rather a
feudalistic system (king, nobles, knights, peasants). Eastern Rome turned into the Byzantine
Empire, successful and prosperous for next 1,000 years.
What were some key features of the Byzantine Empire? - ANSTrade due to Constantinople
leads to wealth, Justinian leader (law codes), Hagia Sophia
