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Ms. J. Liew
UNIT 4 STUDY GUIDE:
World Religions
LESSON 1: Introduction to Religion (notes)
Terms to Learn:
monotheism
polytheism
agnosticism/agnostic
atheism/atheist
Study Questions:
1. What is religion?
2. What are some of the ways that religion has influenced the development of civilization and
culture?
3. What are some things that most religions have in common with one another?
LESSON 2: Judaism (notes, pp. 13-14)
Terms to Learn:
Torah
kosher
Diaspora
Shabbat
Yom Kippur
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Talmud
Abraham
synagogue
Passover
Hanukkah
Shiva
10 Commandments
Moses
rabbi
Rosh Hashanah
Brit Milah
Star of David
Study Questions:
1. Where did Judaism originate?
2. What are the basic beliefs of the Jewish people?
3. What do Jews mean when they say they are God’s “chosen people?”
4. How often do Jews pray? Where and when do they worship together?
5. What special articles of clothing do Jews sometimes wear? Under what circumstances do they
wear these garments?
6. Describe the important Jewish holidays.
7. Describe the important life events of someone who is Jewish.
LESSON 3: Christianity (notes, pp. 15-17)
Terms to Learn:
Bible
Old Testament
Gospels
epistles
cross/crucifix
sacrament
St. Paul
church
baptism
confession
confirmation
last rites
missionary
Christmas
Easter
New Testament
Jesus Christ
evangelism
priest
Eucharist
holy orders
Lent
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Study Questions:
1. Where did Christianity originate?
2. What are the basic beliefs of Christians?
3. How did Constantine’s conversion help Christianity spread?
4. Where and when do Christians worship together?
5. Describe the important Christian holidays.
6. Describe the seven sacraments. Will all Christians participate in all seven sacraments in their
lifetime? Why or why not?
LESSON 4: Islam (notes, pp. 116-120)
Terms to Learn:
Qur’an
Halal
Ramadan
Eid-ul-adha
imam
Hadith
Hijab
Eid-ul-fitr
star and crescent
People of the Book
5 Pillars
Muhammad
Hadj
mosque
Aqiqa
Study Questions:
1. Where did Islam originate?
2. What are the basic beliefs of Muslims?
3. How often do Muslims pray? Where and when do they worship together?
4. Describe the rules that Muslims must follow in terms of how they dress.
5. Describe the important Muslim holidays.
6. Describe the important life events of someone who is Muslim.
7. Why did Islam split into two groups?
LESSON 5: Buddhism (notes, handouts)
Key Terms:
Siddhartha Gautama/Buddha
Great Enlightenment
dharma
karma
dana
shrine
Vesak
Middle Path
Four Noble Truths
bodhisattva
nirvana
sutras
temple
meditation
Noble Eightfold Path
reincarnation
Dalai Lama
Tripitaka
stupa/pagoda
Dharmacakra: One of many Buddhist symbols, it is also called the Dharma Wheel or Wheel of Life. It
usually has 8 spokes, which represent the Buddha’s teachings about the Eightfold Path.
Study Questions:
1. Where did Buddhism originate?
2. Describe the life of the Buddha. How did he come to achieve enlightenment?
3. According to Buddhists, what is the cause of human suffering? How can people escape
suffering?
4. What are the basic beliefs of Buddhists?
5. Where do Buddhists worship together as a family? Where do they worship as a community?
6. Describe the important Buddhist holidays. When do most Buddhist holidays occur?
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LESSON 6: Sikhism (notes)
Terms to Learn:
Khanda
Mughals
Five Ks
Vaisakhi
Amrit
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Guru Nanak
Guru Granth Sahib
turban/chunni
Parkash Divas
Govind Singh
Four Commandments
gurdwara
gurpurabs
Study Questions:
1. Where did Sikhism originate?
2. What are the basic beliefs of Sikhs?
3. Where and when do Sikhs worship together?
4. Describe the rules that Sikhs must follow in terms of dress.
5. Describe the important Sikh holidays.
6. Describe the important life events of someone who is Sikh.
LESSON 7: Hinduism (handouts, pp. 350-354)
Terms to Learn:
yoga/yogi
Khumba-mela
dharma
Vedas
Brahma
Vishnu
atman
karma
moksha
caste system
Holi
Om
samskaras
Ganges river
puja
Upanishads
Shiva
brahman
Divali
guru
Study Questions:
1. Where did Hinduism originate?
2. Hinduism is a monotheistic religion. Why do many people mistake it for a polytheistic religion?
3. What are the basic beliefs of Hindus?
4. Where and when do they worship together?
5. What are the principles of the caste system? Why has it been so difficult for India to end
discrimination based on the caste system?
6. Describe the important life events of someone who is Hindu.
7. Describe the important Hindu holidays.
8. Why is water so important in Hinduism?
9. Why are many Hindu festivals held during the rainy season?
10. Why are cows sacred to Hindus?
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LESSON 8: The Baha’i Faith (notes)
Terms to Learn:
nine-pointed star
The 3 Onenesses
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Baha’u’llah
House of Worship
Study Questions:
1. Where and when did the Baha’i faith originate?
2. According to Baha’is, what principles must the world embrace if a united, peaceful global society
is to become a reality?
3. What do followers of the Baha’i faith believe?
4. Where and when do the Baha’i worship together? How often do Baha’is pray?
5. How do Baha’is live their daily lives?
6. What holidays are celebrated in the Baha’i Faith?
General Study Questions:
1. What are some of the commonalities of the religions we have studied? For example: Which
faiths practice meditation? Which faiths originated in the same part of the world? Which faiths
believe in reincarnation? Which faiths are monotheistic? What do the various religious holidays
have in common?
2. What is morality? How have the world’s religions helped many civilizations develop their
concepts of morality?
3. List the religions we have studied from oldest to youngest.
4. What has allowed so many religions to thrive in Canada? What are some of the challenges of
religious freedom?
5. Describe some of the contributions the world’s religions have made to the development of
civilization.
6. Examine the religious symbols shown below. Highlight the symbols of the religions that we have
studied for this unit. What are the names of each of these symbols?