1. PG 282-297 Go through these pages and answer the questions
World Religions PG
Go through these pages and answer the questions

2. Pg 283
List the largest religions in each of the ten areas listed on this page.
i.e. – Israel – Jewish
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3. Christianity - 286 Why was fish an early symbol of Christianity?
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Who are some of the people who lead churches?
How many Protestant religions are there in America?
Christianity is based on the life and teachings of who?
What is a fundamental teaching of Christianity?

4. Islam - 290 How many times do Muslims pray a day?
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What happens during Ramadan?
What are the two Islamic sects?
What is the Muslim scripture called?
Who are the Priests and clergy in Islam?
What is a Muslim Church (meeting house) called?
Who presides there?

5. Judaism - 292 What is the Holy Book (Scripture?)
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What are the three different sects?
Why do Jews cover their heads?
How many Jews are there world-wide?
What is a Jewish Meeting house called?
Who presides at a Jewish meeting House?
Why is the wailing wall significant?

6. Buddhism - 284 Who founded Buddhism?
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Why do Monks avoid killing bugs?
What are the sects of Buddhism?
What is the Dhammapada? Why is this important?
What are the three Cardinal faults? Do you experience them in your life?
What are Buddha’s teachings known as?
What is the key to happiness according to Buddhism?

7. Hinduism - 288 Who created the Universe according to Hindus?
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What are the main Hindu sects?
What are the three main gods of Hinduism?
What country is predominantly Hindu?
Why do people come to the Ganges
What is the Hindu Holy Scripture?
Who are the leaders of Hinduism? (2 types)
What is the sacred sound of Hinduism?

8. Confucianism - 294
What is the “Golden Rule” What other religion is this common with?
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How would filial piety shape the culture of Confucianism?
What are the Analects?
What gods are worshipped in Confucianism?
What does the Yin – Yang symbolize? (2 answers)
What significance does Sept 28th have?
Do you think Confucianism should be considered a religion? Why or why not? (1 paragraph response)

9. Pg. 297
Answer questions 1 & 2 on “Standards-Based Assessment” 1)_____________ ) _____________
Do you agree with Armstrong? Why or why not? (1Pargraph)
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*When she mentions “the suffering flesh is heir to” she means that humanity is mortal, and the suffer both emotional and physical pain.
Answer question 4 & 5 for Critical Thinking.

10. Answer question 1 - 12. on “Main Ideas”
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11. Answer question 4 & 5 for Critical Thinking.
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12. Create and fill in a Venn Diagram. Choose any two religions.