Bell ringer: Get religions and belief systems graphic organizer out and be ready to roll as soon as the bell rings.
Study for 8 elements of culture/population quiz
After Quiz: Grab “I Charge” from front table Work on using pg. 60-61
Quick Write: How can the religion that is practiced in an area affect the culture of that area (at least 3 sentences)?
Religion A religion is a set of beliefs and practices that is often focused on one or more deities or gods. Major world religions include Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism.
Elements of a Religion
Let’s popcorn read.. Origin and Spread of Religions Pg. 60-61 1-2 sentences each
Cultural Diffusion
Buddhism Founder: Siddhartha Guatama, the Buddha Followers: 400 million Located: East Asia, Southeast Asia Basic Beliefs: People reach enlightenment, or wisdom, by following the Eightfold Path and understanding the Four Noble Truths.
Hinduism Founder: Unknown Followers: 860 million Located: India
Hinduism Video
Use page 60 in textbook to complete Christianity and Islam
Judaism Founder: Abraham Followers: 15 million Located Where: Throughout world, but most prevalent in U.S. and Europe. Basic Beliefs: There is one God. People serve God by living according to his teachings. God handed down the Ten Commandments to guide human behavior.
Judaism Video Quick Write
Sikhism Founder: Guru Nanak Followers: 25 Million Located Where: Northern India, but also other places. Basic Beliefs: There is one God. Souls are reborn. The goal is to achieve union with God, which a person does by acting selflessly, meditating, and helping others.
Sikhism Video
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