Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Download Introduction to Geography
Document related concepts
no text concepts found
Transcript
Chapter 6: Religion Objective: How can religions be classified and grouped? Language & Religion • Two most important forces that bond and define human cultures • Two most important factors defining culture regions 2 Monotheism • Belief in one god • Examples: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism Polytheism • Belief in multiple or many gods • Examples: Hinduism, Greek and Roman mythology, many traditional religions, Wicca, forms of Buddhism, Shintoism Animism • Belief in divine forces/spirits in nature • Traditional religions are often animistic Perspective? Religion Regions Where are religions distributed? • Classification and Distribution of Religions – Universalizing: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism all proselytize – Christianity is the most widespread – In Africa, Islam is the fastest growing • In SubSaharan Africa - Christianity 9 – Ethnic: Judaism, Hinduism, Shintoism • Tribal (traditional) – small-size ethnic Shiva devotees in India Major Religions: Commonalities • • • • • Religions have a tendency to splinter Have a founder or key figure Have scriptures Have rituals Have structures for prayer or religious rituals • Teach a form of the Golden Rule • Value Peace 11 Hinduism Judaism Buddhism Confucianism Christianity Islam 4 Minute Quick Write • How are religions similar? How are religions different? Write in complete sentences, be specific, and elaborate!
