Religions Concept SortOnline version Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity by Hope Hill 1 Judaism 2 Hinduism 3 Buddhism 4 Confucianism 5 Taoism 6 Zoroastrianism 7 Taoism and Confucianism 8 Christianity Follows the 10 Commandments From Canaan Founded by Abraham Monotheistic; believe in Yahweh Hebrew/Jew religion From India People work their way up the levels of the caste system using reincarnation & karma Holy books=Vedas & Upanishads Final goal=moksha Worships many forms of Brahman No founder Final goal=nirvana From India, but spread to China Buddha is a guide to enlightenment Founded by Siddhartha Gautama Teaches the 4 Noble Truths Believe if you master the Eightfold Path it will end your reincarnation Founded by Confucius Believe in ancestor worship Believe in filial piety (respect for elders) Follow a code of politeness Emphasizes the importance of education Can be practiced alongside Buddhism & Taoism Can be practiced alongside Buddhism & Confucanism Believe in simple life and humility Believe in harmony with nature Founded by Lao Tzu Holy book-Tao Te Ching Founded by Zoroaster Teaches good vs evil Believe in a final judgment From Persia From China Not concerned with gods and goddesses Monotheistic; believe Jesus is the messiah (savior) Holy Book=New Testament of the Bible Teachings were spread by the apostles Beliefs had its roots in Judaism Teaches forgiveness Afterlife will lead to heaven or hell