Primary Sources (first hand = is an artifact, a document, a recording, or other source of information that was created at the time under study. It serves.

• Primary Sources (first hand = is an artifact, a document, a recording, or other source of information that was created at the time under study. It serves as an original source of information about the topic)

• Secondary Sources (second hand = textbook, your notes, wikipedia - involve generalization, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, or evaluation of the original information)

POWER STANDARD: 3.1.2 – Identifies major world regions and understands their

cultural roots.

Five World Religions

FiveMajorWorldReligions

Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Islam

History of Religion

Really began w/the introduction of writing about 5200 yrs ago. Written record of human religious experiences and ideas. During the Middle Ages (15th century) you see many different split

off groups. The invention of the printing press was HUGE!

The 19th century saw a dramatic increase in knowledge of religious beliefs and began the spread across the world.

Organized religions emerged as a means of providing social and economic stability to large populations.

Religion has turned into a reflection of human society and cultural interaction (Social perspective)

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Hinduism and Buddhism

Complete Part 2 on your worksheet“excerpts of Hindu’s and Buddhists”

Hinduism in 1500 C.E.Hinduism in 1500 C.E. Hinduism TodayHinduism Today

Hinduism – Map!

Hinduism located in India and SE AsiaThen and Now

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Hinduism

Hinduism

Location in 1500Location TodayConcept of the cosmic egg, Brahman, and

monism = polytheismThe samsara = reincarnationKarma and darma within the jivaThe caste system and moksha

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Buddhism in 1500 C.E.Buddhism in 1500 C.E. Buddhism TodayBuddhism Today

Buddhism – Map!

Buddhism located in Southeast and East Asia (China) Then and Now

Buddhism

Buddhism

Location in 1500Location TodayLife of BuddhaFour Noble TruthsEightfold PathImportance of Asoka and the spread of

BuddhismWhy Buddhism? Why not stay a Hindu?

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Review Your Notes!

Analyze your notes = go back and rereadUse these following symbols as you reread:

? = confused X = main point ! = interested

Discuss with your neighbor what you LEARNED about Hinduism and Buddhism…

Complete Part 3 (Venn Diagram) comparing and contrasting the two religions.

These Five Things

1. Religion is a reflection of human society.2. 5 major World Religions that have dominated our

history3. Monotheistic = one GOD…polytheistic = multiple

GODS4. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion that focuses on

the caste system, reincarnation, and karma to establish order in a chaotic world.

5. Buddhism is an atheistic religion that is a reaction to Hinduism, was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, spread by Asoka, and believes in nirvana, Four Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Complete Part 2 on your worksheet “excerpts of …”

Judaism – Map!

Judaism in 1500 C.E.Judaism in 1500 C.E. Judaism TodayJudaism Today

In 1500, located in Europe and Middle East

Today, located in Israel and U.S.

Judaism

Location in 1500Location TodayTorah, Old Testament, and AbrahamTen Commandments and MosesJewish lawConcept of state vs. social justice

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Christianity – Map!

Christianity 1500 C.E.Christianity 1500 C.E. Christianity TodayChristianity Today

In 1500, located in Europe and Middle East

Today, located in Americas and Europe

Christianity

Christianity

Location in the 1500sLocation TodayJesus as the Messiah, Son of GodNew Testament teachings – Life of Jesus, and

message of forgivenessEstablishment of the Christian Church by

early Church councils. Ex. Nicene CreedLife after death

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Islam – Map!

Islam in 1500 C.E.Islam in 1500 C.E. Islam TodayIslam Today

In 1500, located in Middle East, Africa, and Southern Europe

Today, located in Middle East, Africa, and Asia

Islam

Islam

Location in the 1500sLocation TodayLife of Muhammed, hijra, hajjQu’ran (Koran)Five PillarsSunni and Shi’ite MuslimsMecca and Medina

Turn to Your Partner, Check for Understanding

Review Your Notes!

Analyze your notes = go back and rereadUse these following symbols as you reread:

? = confused X = main point ! = interested

Discuss with your neighbor what you LEARNED about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam…

Complete Part 3, comparing and contrasting the last two questions.

These Five Things

1. Judaism is a monotheistic religion that was founded by Abraham, has a holy book called the Torah, and believes in a law code called the Ten Commandments.

2. Christianity is a monotheistic faith that believes Jesus is the son of God, had church councils define Christian faith, and focuses on life after death.

3. Islam is a monotheistic faith that believes Muhammed is the first prophet, has a holy book called the Qu’ran (Koran), has a code of conduct called the Five Pillars, and has two holy places of Mecca and Medina.

4. Christianity was located in Europe and the Middle East in 1500 C.E.; Christianity is located in the Americas and Europe today.

5. Islam was located in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe in 1500 C.E.; Islam is located in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East today.