Ms. Cannistraci Name:________________________

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Theme: Belief SystemsA belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look at religious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affected politics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they are practiced. Belief systems have also created conflicts between people throughout history.

Choose four of the belief systems listed below:*you may not choose both Roman Catholic Christianity and Protestant Christianity*Animism which is not listed is a traditional African religion. The main belief is that all things in nature contain a spirit. They may combine aspects of nature, for example in making a headdress. They believe the combination empowers the object.

Buddhism Roman Catholic Christianity Confucianism Daoism Islam Hinduism Judaism Legalism Shintoism (Shinto)

Buddhism founded by Siddhartha Gautama the Holy Book is the Lotus Sutras. It began in India and spread to China, Japan and then the world through cultural diffusion.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain a conflict this belief system has had with China. Include the cause and effect.

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Christianity: Jesus is the prophet of Christianity. The Holy Book is the Bible. At first Christians were persecuted by the Romans but as time went by it became the official religion of the Roman Empire. Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion with the Edict of Milan. With this act the religion was called Roman Catholic Christianity and the Pope is the spiritual leader.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain (cause/effect) a conflict that Christianity has had with another group throughout history. (Roman Government, Crusades, Protestant Christians)

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Confucianism was founded by Confucius. The values of this belief system can be found in the book called the analects. This belief system is mostly followed by the Chinese.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain (cause/effect) a conflict that Confucianism has had with another group throughout history Shi Huangdi, Chinese Communists)

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Doaism/Taoism is a belief system founded by Lao Tze. It is mostly followed by people on Asia.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain (cause/effect) a conflict that Daoism has had with another group throughout history. (Shi Huangdi)

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Islam was founded by Muhammad in 610 A.D. He began teaching the words of Allah in Mecca but moved traveled to Medina. The move was cause by Muhammad not being welcomed in Mecca. This journey was called the Hijira. The holy book is the Qur’an.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain (cause/effect) a conflict that Islam has had with another group throughout history. (The Crusades, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Sunni/Shiites)

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Hinduism is the oldest belief system that is still followed today. The important Hindu writings can be found in the books the Bhagavad-Gita, Upanishads and the Ramayana.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain (cause/effect) a conflict that Hindus has had with another group throughout history. (Muslims)

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Judaism was founded around 2000 B.C. It is the oldest religion that comes from the Middle East. The Holy Book is the Torah.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain (cause/effect) a conflict that Judaism has had with another group throughout history. (Muslims: The Arab Israeli Conflict, The Roman Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation, Christians in Europe during the Black Plague)

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Legalism was founded by Shi Huangdi. He founded the first unified Chinese Dynasty.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain (cause/effect) a conflict that Legalism has had with another group throughout history. (Confucianism)

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Shintoism is an indigenous (native to Japan) religion of Japan.

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Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region. Be clear as to whether you are discussing a political, social and/or economic effect.

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Explain (cause/effect) a conflict that Judaism has had with another group throughout history. (Japan against the World during WWII. Think why would Shinto beliefs inspire the Japanese to fight as they did?)

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