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Elements of Culture - ReligionWorld Geography
#4 Religion
Helps people answer the basic questions about the meaning of life; supports the values of culture; shapes morals & ethics of a group of people.
● Monotheism - belief in 1 god
● Polytheism - belief in more than 1 god
● Nontheism - belief in no god (atheism)
● Animism - belief that everything in nature has a spirit
5 Major Religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, & Islam
Hinduism Origin
Time - 1500 B.C.E
Region - Indus River Valley (India)
Founder(s) - Blend of Native Beliefs
Scripture(s) - Vedas
Hinduism Basic Beliefs and Practices
1. Reincarnation/Karma
2. Caste System/Dharma
3. Break Cycle of Reincarnation to Join Brahman
4. One God Brahman that manifests as many avatars
Buddhism OriginTime - 6th Century B.C.E
Region - Northern India - spread to E & SE Asia
Founder - Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Scripture - Buddha’s Teachings
Buddhism Basic Beliefs & Practices
● 4 Noble Truths
● 8 Fold Path● Reincarnation
/Karma● Break Cycle of
Reincarnation to reach Nirvana
Abrahamic Religions
The Story of Abraham, Isaac, and Ishmael
Sacrifice of Isaac____________________
Conflict: Isaac or Ishmael
The Story of Muhammad
Judaism Origin
Time - 1500 B.C.E
Region - Middle East
Founders - Abraham (patriarch)
Moses (Author of the 1st 5 books)
Scripture - Torah (Old Testament)
Judaism Beliefs & Practices
Biblical Law & Ritual (10 Commandments)
Relationship with God
Major Divisions
1. Orthodoxy2. Conservative3. Reform
Christianity Origins
Time - 2,000 years ago Founder - Abraham (patriarch) Moses &
Region - Middle East Disciples (Authors of the Books)
Scripture - The Bible (emphasis on the New Testament)
Christianity Basic Beliefs and Practices
● Jesus is the Messiah that was resurrected● Salvation through Christ● Biblical Law
Islam OriginsTime - @610 C.E. Region - Middle East (Arabian Peninsula)
Founder - Muhammad Scripture - Quran
Major Divisions -
1. Sunni - caliphs
(leaders) are elected
2. Shia - caliphs are
appointed by
descendents of
Muhammad