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Mr. Judd
World Religions
Name___________________________
Using the diagram below and the maps on Pg. 80-81, answer the questions below. You might need using an atlas to help
you. It is important to remember that the maps show only where each religion is most popular. You can find followers of
almost every religion in different parts of the world. For example, more Jews live in the United States than in Israel, but
they represent the majority in Israel while Christians represent the majority in the United States.
Answer:
1. Name the country where Hinduism is popular._____________________________________________________
2. In which countries would you be most likely to meet a Muslim?_______________________________________
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3. List the continents where Christianity is widespread.________________________________________________
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4. In what area of the world is Judaism predominantly found?___________________________________________
5. If you wanted to visit a Buddhist country, where might you go?________________________________________
6. Name one country that is Taoists.________________________________________________________________
7. Which major religion is most widespread throughout the world?_______________________________________
8. Which major religion has the most followers? Which major religions have the fewest followers?______________
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Please fill in the World Religions chart using information from text pages 80-95.
Religion
Buddhism
Christianity
Confucianism
Sacred Text
Sacred Sites
Basic Beliefs / Observances
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism