1. Human Geography “Religions of the World” Page 23

2. Bellringer How does religion influence and impact our lives? positively? negatively? throughout the day?

3. Religion How are religions similar? Different?

4. Why is religion important? Religions establish beliefs and values of a group It tells them how to behave toward each other

5. Types of Religions Monotheistic religions believe in one god. Polytheistic religions believe in many gods. Animistic or traditional religions believe in divine forces in nature.

6. Types of Religions Monotheistic Religions Judaism Christianity Islam Polytheistic Religions Hinduism Buddhism

7. Religions of the World ReligionFollowers Christianity1.9 billion Islam1.1 billion Hinduism781 million Sikhism 356 million Buddhism324 million Judaism14 million

8. Where are they located? Sikhism

9. Southwest Asia The three monotheistic religions began in Southwest Asia: A.Judaism (2000 BCE) B.Christianity (26-36 CE) C.Islam (610 CE)

10. How did these religions spread? Diffusion The movement of people helped spread religions –Trade –War/conquest

12. Judaism Oldest monotheistic religion Abraham is the ‘father’ of the Jewish people. Ethnic religion Followers are called Jews Israel is the homeland of the Jews

13. Western Wall

14. Star of David

18. Christianity Christianity evolved from the teachings of Judaism It is monotheistic (one God) Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

21. Saint Basil’s

22. Islam Islam is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad who lived from 570 to 632 in Saudi Arabia. Islam is directly related to Judaism and Christianity. Islam is a monotheistic religion Muslims worship God, who in Arabic is called Allah

23. Islam

24. The five pillars or central teachings of Islam are: A.A statement of faith B.Prayer (five times a day in the direction of Mecca) C.Charity D.Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime (called the Hajj) E.Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)

25. Crescent and Star

26. Dome of the Rock

27. Mecca

31. India The two polytheistic religions began in India: 1.Hinduism 2.Buddhism

32. Hinduism Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. Hinduism has no founder and is based on traditions that developed over a long period of time. http://www.usefulcharts.com/religion/ma in-hindu-gods-chart.html

33. Angkor Wat

34. Buddhism Buddhism is related to Hinduism and shares many of the same basic beliefs. Buddhism developed about 563 B.C. Its founder, Siddhartha Gautama, is called the Buddha, or Enlightened One.

35. Buddhism Buddhism spread quickly to other parts of Asia

39. Buddha

40. Sikhism It is Monotheistic Found mainly in Northern India/Southern Pakistan Believes in Equality of everyone Rejects the caste system.

42. Sikhism