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DO BELIEFS GUIDE BEHAVIOR?
Unit 4 Essential Question
Unit 4Belief Systems -
An element of culture
DO BELIEFS GUIDE BEHAVIOR?
Unit 4 Essential Question
Unit 4 - Belief Systems
Unit Outline – what we will study
Beliefs of...
Belief Systems
Expansion of...
Timeline Map
Definitions
Hinduism
Animism
Judaism
ChristianityChinese Philosophies (Taoism – Confucianism)
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
ReligionSocial
Philosophy
Map of World Belief Systems Where they began
Animism
Christianity Judaism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Islam
Timeline of World Belief Systems (copy right)
AnimismHinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
2100 1800 1500 1200 900 600 300 300 600 900
1
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Shinto
On Left side – write what you know about one religion (not Christianity)
Write the approximate start date of each religion!
Belief System: Animism (copy into appropriate place on Frayer Diagram)
A traditional religionOriginated in Africa
Still found in many countriesIncludes many sects
No specific or common holy text
derived from the Latin word anima meaning breath or soul.
Main beliefs of animism (copy into table)
Worship spirits of nature (trees, animals, etc.)
Worship their ancestors
Animistic gods often are immortalized by mythology explaining the creation of fire, wind, water, man, animals, and other natural earthly things.
Native Alaskan totem art
Other animist beliefs
the worship of ancestors believe that the ancestors will talk to a
"supreme being" for the worshipper believe in the placing of spells and magic.
Usually concerns physical and mental disabilities • Believe the have been placed under a spell or curse • Believe it is reversible by the paying a witchdoctor
who will use herbs, prayers, chanting or dance to "cure" the victim of the spell or curse.
Folktales are often used to explain Religion
African Folktale
The mother-goddess Artemis (left) – lived in glory - her temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Animists fear their ancestors spirits – they want to please them – they will seek assistance from others to learn how to make their ancestors happy!
Totem – haida poles
Spirit Worship
Zulu Tribe Fortune teller in South Africa
Zulu War Dance
Celebrations in animism•There are many celebrations in animism.
• The celebrations are part of everyday life – they celebrate birth, death, maturity, union of partners, and most of the major events of life.
• They may involve dance, music, and masks
• masks help personify or show a face for the gods that are being worshipped, prayed to, or entertained. Kuba
Mask, Africa
Celebrations: Use of Masks
Masks: The Faces We Present the World, by Meredith Small
Audio Clip : November 17, 2005 · Since one person may display several faces to the would, it can be difficult to discern his or her true identity behind the mask.
Draw a mask on the left!
How the animism affected a culture (copy in table)
Great respect for nature Example of beliefs in Zanzibar, Africa
Intro 2 min
Masai Tribe Rituals & Tourism 0:03:22
Animism
Video Discover Education.com
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=C93CE4BE-8159-4F3C-9490-3F7283D56836&blnFromSearch=1
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=7285875F-763D-4D53-9C64-FB6785D6B23E&blnFromSearch=1
Reference Sites
Animism Website - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/animism/animism.html
http://www.actionintl.org/action/content/view/223/212/
http://www.wiccanweb.ca/wiki/index.php/Animism
What is the purpose of religion or beliefs?Talk to your neighborDecide how it helps/affects a cultureAnswer on the left (back of map).
provides guidance gives structure and organization to a
culture
Reading - 4 Religion Defined.mht
Important Terms
Religion: Organized beliefs and rituals of a culture. Usually associated with a “god” (deity)
or “spiritual force” (worship)
Social Philosophy: A set of guiding principles that a
community follows They have a great influence on how the
community behaves
Religion helps us (don’t copy)
to transmit our values from one generation to another
influences the way we interact with the natural environment
teaches us how to see ourselves in light of the universe
gives purpose and meaning to life.
Other Terms you will need to know (copy right)
Sect a branch of a belief systemExample: Christianity has many sects including
Protestants, Baptists, Catholics, & Methodists
Eight Elements of a CultureSociety: Types of people in a culture (Race, religious
identity, nationality)
Art: The way a culture expresses their ideas (dance, architecture, music)
Geography:
The land, location and natural resources of a culture (physical features, climate, raw materials)
Language: Communication system of a culture (speech, writing, symbols)
Religion: Organized beliefs and rituals of a group (worship, ceremonies)
Economy: The way you get the things you need (trade, agriculture, industry, money, hunting)
Politics: Government and laws of a culture (leadership, services, rules)
Customs: Traditions of a culture (holidays, clothing, celebrations)
What do you see below? (LEFT SIDE)
Symbol of the United States – the Flag
Economy of the United States: Our Money
The symbols of SOME of the religions and beliefs in the United States
A road sign to a town: Pray
A Song of Patriotism
Group ActivityEach group will receive a reading and use your
workbook and textbook to find more information (use index).
The group will complete the following (15 minutes): Frayer Diagram for the religion Answer the following questions on the back of Frayer
Diagram:How does Belief System affect behavior of
society?Specific examples of the affect on behavior.Locations of religion todayOther information not on Frayer
Christianity Frayer DiagramFrayer Diagram for the religion
Christian- ity
Essential Characteristics
Non-Essential Characteristics
Examples Non-Examples
Christianity continued… Answer the following questions on the back of Frayer
Diagram:How does Belief System affect behavior of society?
Specific examples of the affect on behavior.
Locations of religion today
Other information not on Frayer
Group Activity
When group is done we will teach each other. This is the following order for teaching:
Hinduism Buddhism Islam JudaismChristianity
Example of religion’s affect on society:Society: Types of people in a culture (Race, religious
identity, nationality)• Hindu is the main religion of India and it effects the Indian
society!• the Hindu religion created a caste system (a system that
divides society into levels) Segregates people• People are born into a caste (BASED ON YOUR PREVIOUS LIFE)
and cannot change their status • The caste system developed because of the Hindu religion which
started in India
Hinduism is the dominant faith. According to 2001 Census, 80.5% of the population of the country are designated 'Hindu'.
Caste System in Indian Society: Two Visuals (COPY ONE OF THESE)
Untouchables are not even on the body!
Some examples of religion’s affect on art:
Art: The way a culture expresses their ideas (dance, architecture, music)
• Many African societies follow animist beliefs • Their societies revolve around the religion during celebrations. • They use dance and music to express their religious beliefs
Togo – a country of African – young male wearing horns for ritutal
Bali is one of the smaller islands of Indonesia
Tailand and Vietnam
The affect of religion on art in Bali – an Indonesian Island (DO NOT COPY)
The Balinese adapted their belief system. Before the arrival of Hinduism to Bali and other parts of Indonesia, local
people practiced animism. When Hinduism arrived, the practice of Hinduism was adapted to local
practices. Type of Hinduism practiced in Bali is much different from that in India.
Balinese dance cannot be separated from their religion. Even the dances for the visitors are preceded by dancers praying at
their family shrine for taksu (inspiration) from the gods. Dance fills a number of specific functions:
a channel for visiting gods or demons: the dancers act as a living repository (storage location) for the gods.
a welcome for visiting gods entertainment for visiting gods.
Bali is one of the smaller islands of Indonesia
Tailand and Vietnam
write the answer to the following question: (LEFT SIDE)
What purposes do religion and beliefs serve in a community?
Are they worth having?
DRAW A COMMUNITY WITHOUT BELIEFS!
Vocabulary (do not copy)Religion– gives people guidance and keeps order in a society. It is the way a culture
express their beliefs.
Cultural diffusion – when different cultures blend or fuse. Often creating a new culture. When
people are intolerant cultures may not blend.
Polytheism – the belief in many gods (Animism, Shinto)
Monotheism – the belief in one god. (Christianity, Judaism)
Myth- Story used to explain what people couldn’t understand
Filial Piety- The respect that children owe their parents (Confucianism belief)
Warm – Up 10-20Why were polytheistic religions the first belief
systems to form?Give examples of their beliefs.Did religion affect behavior of polytheistic
cultures?Polytheistic religions helped explain nature and
natural events that couldn’t be explained. Science had not developed. Once science blossomed and natural events could be explained through theory and scientific methods then monotheism became more popular!
DO BELIEFS GUIDE BEHAVIOR?
Unit 4 Essential Question
Think of the current event from last week. How do beliefs or religions affect the culture of your country?
Review Timeline of World Belief Systems (copy right)
AnimismHinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
2100 1800 1500 1200 900 600 300 300 600 900
1
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Shinto
On Left – write what you know about one Judaism (not Christianity)
Review Vocabulary (do not copy)Religion– gives people guidance and keeps order in a society. It is the way a culture
express their beliefs.
Cultural diffusion – when different cultures blend or fuse. Often creating a new culture. When
people are intolerant cultures may not blend.
Polytheism – the belief in many gods (Animism, Shinto)
Monotheism – the belief in one god. (Christianity, Judaism)
Myth- Story used to explain what people couldn’t understand
Filial Piety- The respect that children owe their parents (Confucianism belief)
Review Map of World Belief Systems
Where they began
Animism
Christianity Judaism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Islam
Where are beliefs found today?
Belief System: Christianity
Jerusalem is a Holy cityOriginated in the Middle East
Holy Text for Christianity
Bible (Old/New Testament)
Founder: Jesus of Nazareth (Bible is based on his life)
Main beliefs of Christianity
One God – Monotheism That Jesus Christ is the son of God
and that he is the messiah
Celebrations and holidays of Christianity
Christmas – every year December 25th - celebrates birth of Jesus – the founder
How Christianity affected the elements of culture in ancient times
Society - Simple rules won many converts to Christianity
How it affects Mexico today Art – Statues/Paintings reflect life of Jesus Politics – Christianity influences laws such as Language – speak Spanish the language of the people who
converted them to Christianity Geography – churches are often the center of towns Society – people follow Christian ten commandments Economy – The Catholic church collects a tithe (tax/offering)
weekly from followers Customs – holidays and festivals are often religious – celebrate
Christmas every year
Belief System: Hinduism
Originated in India (stayed in India)Third largest religion after Christianity and
Islam
What’s different about Hinduism?
Hinduism differs from Christianity and other Western religions it does not have a
single founderspecific theological system (written guidance on how
to study god)single system of moralitycentral religious organization.
It consists of "thousands of different religious groups that have evolved in India since 1500 BCE."
Holy Text for HinduismVedas – contain hymns, incantations, and rituals from
ancient India. four different Vedas ancient scriptures or revelation (Shruti) of the Hindu
teachings. manifest the Divine Word in human speech. reflect the language of the Gods into human language –
Reference: The full text of the Vedas translated - http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/index.htm#vedas
Main beliefs of Hinduism
Reincarnation – one’s soul is reborn into another form until perfection is reachednatural process of birth,
death and rebirth
Hindus believe you are born into a caste based on how you lived your previous lives.
After death, the soul goes to the next world, bearing in mind the subtle impressions of its deeds, and after reaping their harvest returns again to this world of action. Thus, he who has desires continues subject to rebirth.Yajur Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 4.4.6
Hindu affect on society (copy definition on left)
Caste System: a system that divides society into levels/ segregates people• People are born into a caste and
cannot change their status
• Brahmin – the priests, teachers, and judges.• Kshatriya (KUH SHAT REE YUHZ) - the warrior caste.
Caste System (copy triangle with names on left)
Caste System (copy)
Vaisya (VEEZ YUHZ) - the farmers and merchants
Caste system (copy)
Sudras - craftworkers and laborers.
Caste system (copy 1st bullet)
Untouchables - outcasts, or people beyond the caste system. Their jobs or habits involve
“polluting activities” including:Any job that involved ending a
life, such as fishing.Killing or disposing of dead
cattle or working with their hides.Any contact with human
emissions such as sweat, urine, or feces.
This included occupational groups such as sweepers and washermen.
People who ate meat.
More about Untouchables (don’t copy)The untouchable category included most of the
primitive Indian hill tribes. Untouchables were often forbidden to enter
temples, schools and wells where higher castes drew water.
In some parts of southern India, even the sight of untouchables was thought to be polluting.
The untouchables were forced to sleep during the day and work at night.
Many untouchables left their rigid social structure by converting to Islam, Buddhism, or Christianity.
Caste system: unchanging societal group
The Caste System has been illegal in India for more than fifty years, but it continues to shape people’s lives.
The Indian government has provided the Harijan a term now popularly used in place of untouchable, with specific employment privileges, and granted them special representation in the Indian parliament.
Despite such measures, the Harijan continue to have fewer educational and employment opportunities than Indians from higher castes.
Ghandi with Harijan Children
Information from NationalGeographic.com
Separate and Unequal Photograph by William Albert Allard
Across a narrow alley children on a stairway seek a stray breeze and freedom from one-room apartments in a battered housing project for Untouchables in Bangalore, in southern India. Jobs—and the prospect of fewer public humiliations at the hands of upper caste Indians—bring many Untouchables to the cities. Though they may blend anonymously with higher castes on city streets, they can't escape segregated housing.
Crushing Work Photograph by William Albert Allard
Hour after hour Untouchtables break rocks to repair a railbed in Rajasthan. They will earn one or two dollars a day. Because of their huge numbers—Untouchables now number 160 million, or 15 percent of India's people—many have had to leave their villages to seek work beyond their traditional caste occupations. Yet most Untouchable migrants merely exchange one kind of backbreaking labor for another, working in fields, construction sites, brick kilns, and stone quarries.
References for Untouchables:
National Geographic Story with video and audio
Question
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe and China were similar in that both
1. provided structure for society
2. developed concepts of natural rights
3. established totalitarian governments
4. promoted peace and prosperity
Question
Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?
1. Only one God rules the universe.
2. Periodic fasting is essential to spiritual purity.
3. Spirits exist in both living and nonliving things.
4. All suffering is caused by desire and selfishness.
Other information about Hinduism
Hinduism originated over 3000 years ago. Hinduism claims to have many founders,
teachers and prophets who claim first hand experience of God.
Celebrations and holidays of HinduismHindu sacraments are called
'sanskars' sacraments performed at the time of a
wedding are called 'Vivah Sanskar'. They are very detailed.
Diwali, Hindu festival of lights, most popular festival from South Asia Diwali lasts over five days and includes
lights, fireworks, and sweets celebrates victory of good over evil, light
over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance,
The date set by the Hindu calendar. It usually falls in October or November.
How Hinduism affected the culture
Try to lead a good life (as in their thoughts and behavior) in order to
keep moving towards perfection
Hindu direct influence on politicsone leader of India: Mahatma Gandhi
Born Oct. 2, 1869, Porbandar, India
Gandhi was spiritual and political leaders of the 1900's. helped free India from British
control by a unique method of non-violent resistance
honored by people of India as father of their nation.
assassinated by an Indian who resented his program of tolerance for all creeds and religions.
Mahatma Gandhi’s strategies for freedom based on hinduTaught others to master their
fearsUsed only nonviolent
methodsmethod of direct social
action, based upon principles of courage, nonviolence, and truthPrinciples were called
Satyagraha. the way people behave is more
important than what they achieve.
Spread of Hinduism
Kauai's Hindu Monastery, founded in 1970 by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (left, 1927-2001), is under the spiritual direction of his successor, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami (right).
Hinduism is found all over the world today – it is the 3rd largest religion!
Essential Elements/Terms of Selected Belief Systems
Hinduism – Important TermsReincarnation: The belief that the soul comes back in
another form after the body’s death
Karma: The behavior of a Hindu Thoughts Actions
Dharma: The overall values and rules of Hinduism
Caste System: The social order of separate castes (classes of people) through Karma – people move up or down the caste system which organized Indian society by the type of job a person held
Video discovery education.
Belief System: Buddhism
Originated in India Eventually moved out of
India
Holy Text for Buddhism
None
Main beliefs of Buddhism
End your suffering by ending your desires
Nirvana
state of ultimate awareness by leading the right kind of life,
eventually one can reach nirvana
End their desires through prayers and chanting
Daily Enlightenment
The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path: Guide Buddhist followers
The Buddha's Four Noble Truths explore human suffering. They may be described (somewhat simplistically) as:
Dukkha: Suffering exists: (Suffering is real and and almost universal. Suffering has many causes: loss, sickness, pain, failure, the impermanence of pleasure.)
Samudaya: There is a cause for suffering. (It is the desire to have and control things. It can take many forms: craving of sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to avoid unpleasant sensations, like fear, anger or jealousy.)
Nirodha: There is an end to suffering. (Suffering ceases with the final liberation of Nirvana (a.k.a. Nibbana). The mind experiences complete freedom, liberation and non-attachment. It lets go of any desire or craving.)
Magga: In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path.
Minor beliefs of Buddhism
All followers share a common great respect for the teachings of the Buddha, "The Enlightened One."
many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community.
celebrate the birthdays of religious leaders or other significant dates in the Buddhist calendar.
Buddhist Festivals are always joyful occasions. People may go the local temple or monastery and offer
food to the monks distribute food to the poor to make merit and join
perhaps in a ceremony at a stupa (temple) In the evening they will chant the Buddha's teachings
and meditation. Some holy days are specific to a particular Buddhist
tradition or ethnic group
Celebrations and holidays of Buddhism
Stupa = Temple
Examples: • Buddhist New Year
• celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April.
• In some countries the new year starts on the first full moon day in January.
• Vesak or Visakah Puja ("Buddha Day")• Buddha's Birthday • The major Buddhist festival of the
year • celebrates the birth, enlightenment
and death of the Buddha on the one day, the first full moon day in May, except in a leap year when the festival is held in June.
• This celebration is called Vesak because that is the name of the month in the Indian calendar.
How Buddhism affected the culture
They learn to accept what life brings to them
Essential Elements of Selected Belief Systems
Buddhism – “Four Noble Truths”Everyone suffersSuffering is caused by having desiresTo end suffering – end your desiresTo end your desires – follow the Eight-
Fold Path
Question The exchange of silks and spices and
the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
cultural diffusion
The religious terms Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and nirvana are most closely associated with what religion?
Buddhism
References
www.buddhanet.netwww.religioustolerance.org
Belief System: Judaism
Jerusalem is a Holy city Originated in the Middle East
Holy Text for Judaism
Torah (1st five books of the Old Testament – from
Christianity)
Main beliefs of Judaism
One God – MonotheismGod will send a Messiah (savior) to them
someday
Celebrations and holidays of Judaism
Rosh Hashanah"head of the year" commonly known as the Jewish New Year
Yom Kippurday of atonement. combines the elements of remorse and confession with
those of prayer and spiritual purification.
How Judaism affected the culture
Try to follow God’s laws (the 10 Commandments) so the Messiah will come
Questions about Judaism?
Belief System: Islam
Originated in the Middle EastJerusalem is a Holy City
Holy Text for Islam
Qur'an (Koran)
Main beliefs of Islam
One God – MonotheismFollow Allah in all things above everything
elseMohammed is the Messiah who spread
the word of Godthe religious laws of Islam are so
important that they often become the political laws of the nation
Celebrations and holidays of Islambased on a lunar calendar, they come earlier with each year
by about eleven days according to the Gregorian calendar
Al-Hijra/Muharram Muslim New Year, beginning of the first lunar month.
Ramadan holiest period in the Islamic year; it is held during the entire 9th lunar
month of the year. month in which the Qura'n was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims over the age of 12 are expected to fast from sunup to sundown,
unless they suffer from health problems which would make fasting dangerous.
Id al-Fitr (a.k.a. "'Id" and "Eid") first day of the 10th month -- i.e. the day after the end of Ramadan. It is
a time of rejoicing. Houses are decorated; Muslims buy gifts for relatives.
The Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). It recalls the day when Abraham intended to follow the instructions of
God, and sacrifice his son Ishmael.
How Islam affected the culture
The religious laws of Islam are so important that they often become the political laws of the nation
Essential Elements of Selected Belief Systems
Islam – “Five Pillars of Faith”Recite: say each day “there is no God but
Allah and Mohammed is his prophet”Pray: Five times each day, facing MeccaCharity: give regularly to charityFast: go without food or drink from sunrise
to sunset during the holy month RamadanPilgrimage: try to make a journey to
Mecca at least once in you life
Other Religions
Belief System: Taoism Social Philosophy - not religion
Originated in China
"Be still like a mountain and flow like a great river." Lao Tse
The Yin Yang symbol:Taoist symbol. "represents the balance of
opposites in the universe. When they are equally present, all is calm. When one is outweighed by the other, there is confusion and disarray."
Holy Text for Taoism Tao Te Ching
Founder of Taoism Lao-Tse (604-531 BCE), a contemporary of
(lived at the same time as) Confucius. He was searching for a way that would avoid the
constant feudal warfare and other conflicts that disrupted society during his lifetime.
The result was his book: Tao-te-Ching (a.k.a. Daodejing).
Some believe that he is a mythical character.
Main beliefs of Taoism
Follow the way of nature (accept the things you cannot change)
They don’t challenge the natural process
How Taoism affected the culture
They accept things as they come They don’t challenge the natural process
In China, Taoism lost much of its influence after the country became communist in 1949. Today it is practiced primarily in Taiwan.
References
http://java.nationalgeographic.com/studentatlas/clickup/taoism.html
www.taoism.net
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step,"
Belief System: Confucianism Social Philosophy - not religion
Originated in China
Holy Text for ConfucianismAnalects –
sayings of Confucius - later compiled in a book of Analects (sayings)
discover Confucius' notions of the virtues, i.e., the positive character traits, to which we should aspire.
Most important is Filial Pietythe respect which children owe to parents--and by extension, wives
owe to husbands, sisters to brothers, and everyone to ancestors. Should be followed by government too.
Example:Book 1
1-1. The Master said, "Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? "Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters? "Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?"
Main beliefs of Confucianism
All people need to accept their role in society
How Confucianism affected the culture
Great deal of respect for parents, elders and country
Essential Elements of Selected Belief Systems
Confucianism – “5 Relationships”Father sonolder brother younger brotherhusband wiferuler subjectsfriends = friends
Belief System: ShintoismOriginated: Japan
Name from the Chinese words "shin tao" ("The Way of the Gods") in the 8th Century CE
polytheistic religion. They believe in more than one god.
• Japanese people worship all the deities of heaven and earth
• origin is as old as the history of the Japanese.
•It replaced Buddhism for many because Shinto was Japanese – Buddhism was not!
Shinto
Holy Text for Shintoism (copy into table)
No single one – they have several they refer to
They have no moral code, but usually follow Confucianism beliefs.
(don’t copy)Many texts are valued in the Shinto religion. Most date from the 8th century CE: • The Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters)• The Rokkokushi (Six National Histories)• The Shoku Nihongi• Nihon Shoki (Continuing Chronicles of Japan) • The Jinno Shotoki (a study of Shinto and Japanese politics and history) written in the 14th century
Main beliefs of Shintoism
The spirits of “Kami” exist in all things including their Emperor
(god like)
Shrines are a part of Shinto worship
How Shintoism affected the culture
They have a great respect for the natural world (especially their Emperor – in the past)
Vocabulary – homework – create flashcards for the following words.
1. Religion
2. Cultural diffusion
3. Polytheism
4. Monotheism
5. Myth
6. Filial Piety
7. Reincarnation
8. Four Noble Truths
9. Caste System
10.Eightfold Path
More Information for Religions
Expansion of Religions – (next page of notes)
How do they expand?
MissionariesTradeMilitary conquestExplorers
Expansion of Buddhism (copy notebook)
Began in India but was not accepted there (the Hindu social order was too strong)
Missionaries – people who spread religion by teaching others about the beliefs
China Korea Japan
SoutheastAsia
India
Started here
Moved to these countries
World Map
Expansion of Judaism (copy)
Kicked out of “Palestine” by the RomansRemoved from Palestine during the
Diaspora – the scattering of the Jewish people during the 1st century A.D.
Most Jews went to the cities of Europe where they lived in ghettos, there was much persecution and oppression
Expansion of Christianity (copy)
After the death of Jesus, missionaries (disciples) spread his word
Roman Empire:Persecuted ChristiansSlowly accepted Christian ideasEventually became the official religionRomans spread Christianity throughout
the empire
Expansion of Islam (copy)
Out of Mecca, east to India, west across North Africa and on into Spain
Spread Islam by military conquestArabs (Muslims – followers of Islam) were
also great traders
Essential Question 1
What concepts – important to Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism – have become an important element of Chinese culture?
They accept what life brings to them They accept their role in society They don’t look for change
“VINEGAR TASTERS” represent a story from Taoism. Life is
viewed differently by the founders of Eastern religions.
Confucius Lao-TseBuddha
Each man's expression represents the attitude of the religion:
Confucianism saw life as sour, in need of rules to correct the degeneration of people, and the present was out of step of the past and that the government had no understanding of the way of the universe—the right response was to live in the past, and worship the ancestors[1];
Buddhism saw life as bitter, dominated by pain and suffering
Taoism saw life as fundamentally good in its natural state. Some Taoists have described it as the expression of the "comedy of life".[2]
Essential Question 2
What do the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?
They started in the Middle East Jerusalem is a sacred city for all three Monotheism (belief in one God – same God) All follow ethical (morally good) sets of rules
for behavior
Essential Question 3
What are the various methods that were used to spread religions to other lands?
Missionaries Military conquest – (conquering) Trade Exploration Migration
Diaspora – forced, (ex. Jews by the Romans) Willing – (ex. Buddhism, Pilgrims to America)
Essential Question 4
What are 3 of the main principles of Confucianism?
Education is important for a well run society Government officials should be good role
models for society Everyone should know and accept their role
in society
Vocabulary Quiz
1. What is religion? Why is it important?
2. What is polytheism? How is it different than monotheism? Name a polytheistic religion.
3. What is cultural diffusion? How do you think it affects religion?
Alphabet Review - complete on own – have 10 minutes - then will partner up for 1 minute intervals to fill in your own chart with what you are missing.- look at the example below
A – animism- belief system found in Africa – traditional system – nature and ancestors are important
did not use
4-6 Religion Activity
Foldable Each page or flap will contain
information about a belief system – Top will have a symbol and the name of the belief system
Place of origin:Holy Text:Main Beliefs:
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Celebrations and holidays of Taoism
According to Lao Tzu, one must understand the whole to understand the parts. Greatness is a celebration of ordinary things. That, he said, "is the art of being in the world."
• On the first and 15th day of every lunar month a vegan (no animal, dairy or fish products) meal, prepared by the worshippers themselves, will be served to all devotees in order to participate in a ritual cleansing and purification rite.
• Commemorations of the birthdays of certain deities are also observed by a vegan diet for the day.
• Taoists festivals are based on a lunar calendar and an annual cycle and symbolize both the passing of the year in terms of the ripening, harvesting and storing of crops as well as passing through the life cycle.
• Many of these festivals are more concerned with the practice of popular Taoism, and the major ones are outlined below.
Minor beliefs of Confucianism
It is primarily an ethical system to which rituals at important times during one's lifetime have been added.
Celebrations and holidays of Confucianism Since the time of the Han dynasty (206 CE) four life passages have been recognized
and regulated by Confucian tradition: birth: The mother's family of origin supplies all the items required by the baby on the
first, fourth and twelfth monthly anniversary of the birth. reaching maturity: This life passage is no longer being celebrated, except in
traditional families. It takes the form of a group meal in which the young adult is served chicken.
marriage: This is performed in six stages: Proposal Engagement: after the wedding day is chosen, the bride announces the wedding with
invitations and a gift of cookies made in the shape of the moon. Dowry: This is carried to the groom's home in a solemn procession. The bride-price is then
sent to the bride by the groom's parents. Gifts by the groom to the bride, equal in value to the dowry, are sent to her.
Procession: The groom visits the bride's home and brings her back to his place, with much fanfare.
Marriage and Reception: The couple recite their vows, toast each other with wine, and then take center stage at a banquet.
Morning after: The bride serves breakfast to the groom's parents, who then reciprocate. death
Shinto Creation Myths (Stories) (don’t copy)
Tell about history and lives of the "Kami" (deities). Among them was a divine couple, Izanagi-no-mikoto
and Izanami-no-mikoto, who gave birth to the Japanese islands.
Their children became the deities of the various Japanese clans.
Amaterasu Omikami (Sun Goddess), one of their daughters, is regarded as the chief deity. Her shrine is at Ise. Her descendants unified the country. Her brother, Susano came down from heaven and
roamed throughout the earth. He is famous for killing a great evil serpent.
Other Beliefs of Shintoism (don’t copy)
There are "Four Affirmations“ in Shinto: Tradition and the family: The family is seen as the main
mechanism by which traditions are preserved. Their main celebrations relate to birth and marriage.
Love of nature: Nature is sacred; to be in contact with nature is to be close to the Gods. Natural objects are worshipped as sacred spirits.
Physical cleanliness: Followers of Shinto take baths, wash their hands, and rinse out their mouth often.
"Matsuri": The worship and honor given to the Kami and ancestral spirits.
Minor Beliefs of Shintoism
Shinto recognizes many sacred places: mountains, springs, etc.
They have shrines dedicated to a specific Kami (gods/ancestral gods) When entering a shrine, one
passes through a Tori a special gateway for the Gods. It marks the demarcation between the finite world and the infinite world of the Gods.
Believers respect animals as messengers of the Gods. A pair of statues of "Koma-inu" (guard dogs) face each other within the temple grounds.
Celebrations and holidays of Shintoism
Seasonal celebrations are held at spring planting, fall harvest, and special anniversaries of the history of a shrine or of a local patron spirit.
A secular (non-religious), country-wide National Founding Day is held in Japan on FEB-11 to commemorate the founding of Japan; this is the traditional date on which the first (mythical) emperor Jinmu ascended the throne in 660 BCE.
Other festivals include: JAN 1-3 Shogatsu (New Year); MAR-3 Hinamatsuri (Girls' festival); MAY-5 Tango no Sekku (Boys' festival); JUL-7 Hoshi Matsuri (Star festival).
