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The Origins of the
Major World Religions
Essential Questions:
What are the origins of the five major world religions?
How has religion influenced the growth of civilizations?
How are the world’s major religions similar? How are they different?
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February 11, 2014
What are some of the religions
that can be found in the world
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Anticipation
Guide
What do
you
know?
Anticipation Guide
What do you know?
1. This religion is polytheistic.
H
2. This religion has the most worldwide followers today.
C
3. Branches of this religion include Protestant, Roman
Catholic, and Methodist.
C
4. This is the world’s oldest religion.
H
5. This religion believes in the Five Pillars that include faith,
prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.
I
6. This religion’s creator is Siddhartha Gautama.
B
7. The religious reading for this religion come from the
Torah.
J
8. The major symbol of this religion is the cross.
C
9. The Vedas are one of this religion’s sacred writings.
H
10. This religion believes in rebirth, the notion that human
beings, after death, are reborn and continue to exist in one
form or another. H & B
11. A symbol for this religion is the crescent moon
I
12. This religion’s ‘important figure’ died to make eternal
life possible for others. C
13. This religion has a specific clergy person, a person in a
leadership role. B, C, H & J
14. Followers of this religion must pray five times a day
facing towards Mecca.
I
15. Followers of this religion follow the Eightfold Path to
reach nirvana.
B
16. People who strictly follow this religion follow specific
dietary laws and don’t eat pigs and shellfish. J
Essential Question
What are the
origins, beliefs
and practices of
Buddhism and
Hinduism?
Vocabulary
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COURSE
PROJECT
DUE DATE
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February
21st??
NOTES
 Buddhism
 Pgs.62-66 & 252-253
 Hinduism
 Pgs. 62-66 & 256-257
 Pg. 264
Reading
Notes
Discussion
Questions
1. What motivates someone who lives outside a disaster zone to
help victims of a disaster?
2. Do you think that biodiversity should be considered when
constructing a project that would benefit human quality of life?
Explain.
3. What are some ways in which countries display their national
pride?
4. Do you think that Michael Sam's announcement will have an
impact on his career? Explain.
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February 12, 2014
Confucius says:
“Never impose on others what you
would not choose for yourself.”
What does this mean to you?
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Essential Question
How did social
disorder of the
warring states
contribute to
Chinese
philosophy &
unification?
CRASH
COURSE
Vocabulary
NOTES
 Confucianism
 Pgs.97-99 & 262-263
 Pg. 264
Reading
Notes
Discussion
Questions
1. What examples of pomp and circumstance might
you expect to find at an official state visit?
2. What do you know about the history of the
relationship between China and Taiwan?
3. How do you think that a government based on a
secular constitution might differ from one based
on a religion?
Test
Corrections
A
B
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February 18, 2014
What is one similarity and one
difference between Judaism and
Christianity?
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February 18, 2014
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Essential Question
How do the
histories, beliefs
and practices of
Judaism and
Christianity
compare?
CRASH
COURSE
Vocabulary
NOTES
 Judaism
 Pgs.72-77 & 260-261
 Christianity
 Pgs. 153-157 & 254-255
 Pg. 264
Reading
Notes
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February 19, 2014
What is something you have
heard about the religion of
Islam?
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Essential Question
How did
Muhammad become
a prophet & spread
the beliefs &
practices of Islam
throughout the
Arabian peninsula?
Discussion
Questions
1. Why do you think that snow days present a
problem for school administrators?
2. What do you think are some advantages &
disadvantages of using credit cards in retail
stores?
3. According to the video, what kind of information
is music service Pandora gathering from its users'
preferences?
CRASH
COURSE
Vocabulary
NOTES
 Judaism
 Pgs.72-77 & 260-261
 Christianity
 Pgs. 153-157 & 254-255
 Pg. 264
Reading
Notes
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February 20, 2014
Are there any similarities between the
six religions we’ve studied in this unit? If
so, what are they?
Discussion
Questions
1. What challenges might reporters face when
covering stories about violent protests?
2. How does a country's unemployment rate give
us a glimpse into the state of that country's
economy?
3. Why do you think that the 76ers signed a
contract with Kevin Grow?
To Do Today!
 Finish Packet!
 Make sure you have EVERYTHING done!
 Remember: Pgs 4-5 will count as a Project Grade
(25%)
 Unit II Test TOMORROW!
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February 21, 2014
Study Time!
10 Minutes
DUE TODAY
Unit II Packet
Discussion
Questions
What is a PSA? In your
opinion, what makes an
effective PSA?