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World History : Mr. Paulson
WEDNESDAY SEP. 8 2010
1. SCR – Short Constructed Response2. Spark # 12 ?? 13?? SCR 3. World Religions Intro4. Set-up Gallery Walk poster thingy
DAILY AGENDA
SPARK # 12 ?? 13??
1. Short Constructed Response – SCR-3 Sentences long, clear main point, supporting evidence
**Which ancient society, Rome or Greece, has had a larger impact on our society today? Use 3 specific examples as evidence
2. Brainstorm--List as many major world religions as you can-List any facts/thoughts you have about the religions on your list
World Religions: An Introduction
Religion
Religion is defined as an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices and worship that center around one or more gods.
Religion has brought people together as well as torn them apart.
Religion has continued to be a dominant force throughout the world affecting everything from what people wear to how they behave
There are thousands of religions in the world Polytheistic= belief in many gods Monotheistic= belief in one god
6 Major World Religions
Buddhism Hinduism Christianity Confucianism Islam Judaism
www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html
Judaism 13 million + followers God (Yahweh) First major religion to
teach existence of only one god
Basic laws and teachings come from the Torah (first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible)
Founder is Abraham Leader in Religion is a
Rabbis
Basic Beliefs: There is only one God,
who watches and cares for his people
God loves and protects his people but holds them accountable for their sins and shortcomings
Persons serve God by studying the Torah and living by its teachings
Christianity
1.9 billion followers God Founder is Jesus Christ Use the Holy Bible Leaders are Clergy
(priests/ministers)
There is only one God, who watches over and cares for his people
Jesus Christ was the son of God. He died to save humanity from sin. His death made eternal life possible for others
Persons achieve salvation by following the teachings of Jesus
Islam 1 billion followers Followers of Islam are called Muslims God (Allah) Founder is Muhammad Holy Book is called the Qur'an or Koran
This book contains laws that govern daily life of Muslims
Leadership no clergy There are two types Sunni and Shiites
Sunni are a sect that do not accept rule of the direct descendants of Muhammad
Shiites are a sect that believe they were the true Muslims because they were direct descendents of Muhammad the prophet
The division within Islam has never been resolved and is the cause for much of the current fighting in the Middle East.
Persons achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars of Islam and living a just life.
Pillars are: Those who practice are striving for the highest level called Sufism 1. faith 2. almsgiving or
charity to the poor 3. fasting which
Muslims perform during Ramadan
4. Pilgrimage (to Mecca)
5. Prayer 5 times daily toward Mecca
Buddhism 338 million followers God- Do not teach a personal
deity Founder is The Buddha or
Enlightened One Also known as Gautama
Siddhartha Do not have one book as
their holy book but sacred texts including the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra
Leaders in are Buddhist monks and nuns
Use the Four Noble Truths-concept of the ever turning wheel of life, change and decay
Basic Beliefs: Persons achieve complete
peace and happiness known as nirvana by eliminating their attachment to worldly things
Nirvana is reached by following the Noble Eightfold Path: Right views Right aspirations Right speech Right conduct Right livelihood Right endeavor Right mindfulness Right meditation
Hinduism 764 million followers God=There are 3
main: Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva
No one founder but roots are traced to the early Aryans of India
No one book for holy book but have sacred texts including the Vedas, the Puranas
Leaders are Guru, Holy Man, Brahman priest
Basic Beliefs: The soul never dies,
but continually reborn Persons achieve
happiness and enlightenment after they free themselves from their earthly desires
Freedom from earthly desires comes from a lifetime of worship, knowledge, and virtuous acts
Confucianism
Number of followers not known but is the official religion of China
Founder is K’ung Fu Tzu (Confucius)
Holy Book is the Analects and the Five Classics
Leaders in- no clergy
Basic Beliefs: Social order, harmony, and
good government should be based on strong family relationships
Respect for parents and elders is important to a well-ordered society
Education is important both to the welfare of the individual and to society
Unlike most religions Confucianism is a ethical system with rituals at important times during one’s lifetime. (Birth, reaching maturity, marriage, and death)
CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING1. According to the
Buddha, how does one achieve happiness and fulfillment?
Detaching oneself from all worldly goods and desires by following the Eightfold Path.
2. Why is Jesus Christ central to the Christian religion? Christians believe
Christ to be the son of God, and he died to save humans from sins
3. What do the Hindus believe about the soul? Believe that the soul is
never ending and continuously reborn
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
4. According to a Muslim, how do people achieve salvation?
By following the 5 Pillars and living a just life.
5. What major religion was first to teach the existence of only one god?
Judaism
6. What does Confucianism believe about the family? You should respect
your parents and elders & government should be based on family relationships
Tomorrow
Gallery Walk group activity
Small groups Creating a poster Each group will focus on
1 major world religion Bring markers, colored
pencils, etc. Work in library
(hopefully) Bring book and notes
from today Individual and Group
grade