SEPT. 2, 1015

1.Complete and Discuss maps2.Religions Gallery Walk

3.Map Quiz Friday

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO :

Use maps to analyze the physical world in 1500 A.D.Locate major states and empires. Describe the distribution of major religions.

COMPLETE MAPS

Buddhism Christianity

Hinduism Islam Judaism Confucianism

Deity Buddha did not teach a personal deity

God Three main Gods:Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

God (Allah) God (Yahweh)

God

Founder

Buddha -- Guatama

Jesus No one founder Muhammad Abraham Confusius

Holy Book

No one book– sacred texts

Bible No one book– sacred texts Vedas and the Puranas

Qur’an Torah The Analects

Leadership

Buddhists monks and nuns

Clergy Guru, Holy Man, Brahman priest

No clergy Rabbis No clergy

Basic Beliefs

Persons achieve complete peace known as nirvana by eliminating their attachment to worldly things. Follow the Noble Eight Fold Path.

One God.Jesus is the son of God and died to save humanity from sin. His death made eternal life possible for others.

The soul never dies, but is continually reborn.

Persons achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars of Islam and living a just life. These pillars are faith, charity to the poor, fasting, prayer, and a pilgrimage to Mecca.

One God.God loves and protects his people and also holds them accountable for their sins.Persons serve God by studying the Torah and living by its teachings

Social order, harmony, and good government should be based on family relationships.Respect for elders and parents.