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Foundations of Social Studies Human Geography
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An organized set of beliefs humans use to explain the universe Explains why things happen from the perspective of faith Looking toward a higher power to bring healing, comfort, and understanding
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1.Universalizing Believe they have the truth for all people, and try to convert others 2. Ethnic Do not try to convert others, focusing on their own ethnic group Monotheistic: belief in ONE god Polytheistic: belief in MULTIPLE gods
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Founded in 1800 BCE by Abraham Place: Middle East (Israel) Monotheistic Follow the Old Testament (Torah) Rabbis are the leaders (ethnic religion) Basic beliefs God’s chosen people and Israel is the holy land Made a promise (covenant) with God **Christianity and Islam find their roots in Judaism**
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Began in 30 CE in Jerusalem Believe Jesus is the Son of God and they follow him 3 branches: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant Basic beliefs: The bible, one God, Jesus saved the world-faith in him to be saved, Ten Commandments Universalizing **Largest religion in the world( 2.1 billion)**
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Place: Middle East ( Mecca) Teachings are in the Quran 2 branches: Sunni and Shi’a Basic Beliefs: 5 pillars 1-belief in Muhammad (prophet/founder) & Allah (God) 2-praying 5 times a day 3-giving charity / paying alms ($) 4-fast during the month of Ramadan 5-traveling to Mecca at least once **2 nd largest universalizing religion**
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Began in India around 2000 BCE Ethnic religion found mostly in India Basic Beliefs: Reincarnation- come back as another being Polytheistic- Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva 0rally passed on Third largest religion
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Began in North India around 600 BCE Founder: Siddhartha Gautama “Budda” saw suffering and wanted it to stop through meditation he became enlightened Life is hard because of human desire for material goods 3 branches: Theravada, Mahayana, & Vajrayana Basic beliefs: Eightfold path- rules and guidelines to live life Nirvana- a perfect state of being
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