World Religions: A Comparison World Civilizations
Quiz 1. “We are 2 Blocks North of Baltimore”, would be considered an example of what kind of location? 2. Describe the difference between Region and Place. 3. Items from one culture that are used by another culture is referred to as what? 4. A bridge is an example of what geographical theme? 5. Of the three kinds of maps we discussed (Mercator, Interrupted, and Robinson) which TWO distort the size of Antartica?
Followers of the Major Religions
Buddhism: 373 Million followers 373 Million followers No personal deity No personal deity Siddhartha Gautama was the founder, people follow his teachings. Siddhartha Gautama was the founder, people follow his teachings. Many sacred texts, no main one Many sacred texts, no main one Buddhist monks and nuns are the leadership Buddhist monks and nuns are the leadership
The Buddha: The Buddha is not considered a god, rather he is seen as an example on how to live your life.
Basic Beliefs of the Buddhist: People reach complete peace and happiness, Nirvana, when they divorce themselves from worldly things and desires. People reach complete peace and happiness, Nirvana, when they divorce themselves from worldly things and desires. Noble Eightfold Path is the way that a person reaches Nirvana
Hinduism: 840 million followers Three main gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Siva) No one founder or holy book, several texts including the Vedas Leaders include the guru, Holy Man, and Brahmin priests Since Hinduism has more than one god, what type of religion is it?
Basic Principles of Hinduism: Reincarnation Reincarnation People reach happiness when they let go of worldly possessions People reach happiness when they let go of worldly possessions Worship, knowledge and virtuous acts also lead to happiness Worship, knowledge and virtuous acts also lead to happiness Karma Karma
Compare/Contrast Hinduism BuddhismSimilarities
Islam: One God (Allah) One God (Allah) Muhammad is the founder Muhammad is the founder The Qur’an is the holy book The Qur’an is the holy book There are no clergy leaders There are no clergy leaders Followers are known as Muslim (1.25 billion followers) Followers are known as Muslim (1.25 billion followers)
Basic Beliefs of the Muslim: Person achieves salvation by following the 5 pillars and living a just life. Person achieves salvation by following the 5 pillars and living a just life. The 5 pillars are: The 5 pillars are: Faith Faith Almsgiving Almsgiving Fasting Fasting Hajj Hajj Prayer Prayer
Judaism: 15 million followers 15 million followers God (Yahweh) God (Yahweh) The founder is Abraham. The founder is Abraham. Holy books include the Hebrew Bible or Torah Holy books include the Hebrew Bible or Torah Rabbis Rabbis
Basic Beliefs of Judaism: There is only one god who watches over his people. There is only one god who watches over his people. God protects his people, but also holds them accountable for their sins. God protects his people, but also holds them accountable for their sins. A person serves god by studying the torah and living its teachings.
Christianity: 2.1 Billion followers 2.1 Billion followers Jesus Christ is the founder Jesus Christ is the founder The holy book is the bible The holy book is the bible The leaders of the Christian church are the clergy members The leaders of the Christian church are the clergy members
Basic Beliefs of the Christian: There is only one god and he protects and watches over his people Jesus was the son of god and he died for man’s sins.
JudaismChristianityIslam Similarities Differences Unique
Confucianism: Not known how many followers bc of blending with other ideas. Confucius was the founder Some say the main deity as well Holy books include Analects and 5 Classics No clergy
Basic Beliefs of Confucianism: Strong family relationships Strong family relationships Social order, harmony and good government Social order, harmony and good government Education is very important
A. Protestant D. Shiite Islam AC. Eastern Orthodox B. Catholicism E. Buddhism AD. Shintoism C. Sunni Islam AB. Hinduism