World Religions What are differences in how people worship? WG.17.B Describe major world religions, INCLUDING animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism, and their spatial distribution [SUPPORTING STANDARD] YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM

Which words are you familiar with, and which do you not yet know? Animism Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Judaism Sikhism Beliefs Practices http://www.tutorvista.com/content/biology/biology-i/environment/biosphere.php

What patterns do you notice? Buddhism Christianity Islam Chinese religions Japanese religions Lamarst Buddhism Southern Buddhism Largely Eastern Orthodox Largely Protestant Largely Roman Catholic Shia Sunni Other Animism Hindu Judaism No Data What patterns do you notice?

What patterns do you notice? The Buddha taught …the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path Life is suffering Suffering is caused by craving and aversion Suffering can be overcome The Nobel Eightfold Path will lead to happiness. (Wisdom) Buddhism Christianity Islam Chinese religions Japanese religions Lamarst Buddhism Southern Buddhism Largely Eastern Orthodox Largely Protestant Largely Roman Catholic Shia Sunni Other Animism Hindu Judaism No Data http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm What patterns do you notice?

What patterns do you notice? Christian history goes back to the Roman Empire. The emperor Justinian established it as the official religion of Rome, leading to its spread across the empire. After the fall of Rome, the Roman Catholic Church controlled much of Medieval Europe, while the Eastern Orthodox maintained control of Russia, Greece, and the Eastern Empire. Buddhism Christianity Islam Chinese religions Japanese religions Lamarst Buddhism Southern Buddhism Largely Eastern Orthodox Largely Protestant Largely Roman Catholic Shia Sunni Other Animism Hindu Judaism No Data Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation. European colonization of the Americas brought Christianity to the New World. What patterns do you notice?

What patterns do you notice? Islam goes back to the teachings of the Prophet Muhamed in 610. Muhamed is regarded as the messenger of Allah through the Q’uran. Two denominations of Islam exist-- the largest is Sunni, the smaller is Shia. Muslim belief, culture and architecture influenced Europe for 800 years, particularly in Spain. Arabic influences are still seen in modern Spain. Buddhism Christianity Islam Chinese religions Japanese religions Lamarst Buddhism Southern Buddhism Largely Eastern Orthodox Largely Protestant Largely Roman Catholic Shia Sunni Other Animism Hindu Judaism No Data What patterns do you notice?

ANIMISM-- is worship centered on the natural world, especially animals ANIMISM-- is worship centered on the natural world, especially animals. It’s prevalent in Central and Southern African. HINDUISM-- is the world’s third largest religion, practiced primarily in India. Karma and Dharma are central to its tenets as is a commitment to daily morality. Hinduism concept of Varna, the categories of society, became associated with a caste system, which is now illegal in India. JUDAISM-- is the religion, philosophy, and way of life for Jewish people. It is a monotheistic religion which explores the Talmud, its sacred scripture, for wisdom and morality. It is culturally and ideologically the basis of Christianity. SIKHISM- The principal beliefs of Sikhi are faith and justice, in Waheguru—represented by the phrase ik ōaṅkār, meaning one God. Sikhism advocates the pursuit of salvation through personal meditation on the name and message of God Buddhism Christianity Islam Chinese religions Japanese religions Lamarst Buddhism Southern Buddhism Largely Eastern Orthodox Largely Protestant Largely Roman Catholic Shia Sunni Other Animism Hindu Judaism No Data

Let’s see what we know… Which are you ready to answer, and which do you need a peek? Which of the following describes animism as a religion and shows the current practice of it? F It is the belief in idols or images and is mainly in North Africa. G It is the belief in an assured afterlife and is mainly in South Africa. H It is the belief in physical features around a culture and is mainly in the Sahel. J It is the worship of animals and environmental features and is mainly found in Central Africa. Which practice based on Hindi beliefs, is outlawed by government, but still used in India? A caste system B reincarnation C holy wars D arranged marriages

Let’s see what we know… Which are you ready to answer, and which do you need a peek? Which religion was successfully introduced to China primarily by means of the Silk Road? F Jainism G Judaism H Shintoism J Buddhism.

Talk to each other, and then talk to me… WG.17.B Describe major world religions, INCLUDING animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism, and their spatial distribution What are differences in how people worship? Use the word wall words to answer.

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