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Course/Subject: World Cultures
Topic: World Religions
School/District: South Western School District
Key Learning: World religions have an impact on every society. Each religion has its own customs, values, and
traditions.
Unit Essential Question: How do the major world religions affect cultures? How do world religions affect the
beliefs of different cultures around the world?
Concept: East Asian Religions
(Buddhism/Hinduism)
Concept: Middle East Religions
(Islam)
Concept: Western Religions
(Christianity/Judaism)
LEQ:
LEQ:
LEQ:
What are the beliefs and practices
of Buddhism?
What are the differences between the
two major sects of Islam?
What are the origins and practices
of Judaism?
How does Hinduism compare to
Buddhism?
How do the origins and practices
of Christianity compare to those of
Judaism?
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary:
Karma
Nirvana
Dharma
Vishnu
Shiva
5 Pillars of Islam
Muhammad
Allah
Ramadan
Quran
Holy Trinity
Jesus
Abraham
Moses
Yahweh
Hanukah
Torah
Kosher
Additional Information/Resources: Flow charts, graphic organizers, discovery education, internet research, section
reviews