1. Bell ringer:
Get religions and belief systems graphic organizer out and be ready to roll as soon as the bell rings.

2. Study for 8 elements of culture/population quiz

3. After Quiz:
Grab “I Charge” from front table
Work on using pg

4. Quick Write:
How can the religion that is practiced in an area affect the culture of that area (at least 3 sentences)?

5. 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.

6. Elements of a Religion

7. Let’s popcorn read.. Origin and Spread of Religions Pg. 60-61
1-2 sentences each

8. Cultural Diffusion

9. 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.

10. Hinduism
Founder: Unknown
Followers: 860 million
Located: India

11. Hinduism Video

12. Use page 60 in textbook to complete Christianity and Islam

13. 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.

14. Judaism Video Quick Write

15. 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.

16. Sikhism Video

17. Check-up