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September 22nd-23rd
Guidance Graduation Requirements Presentation in Auditorium (Brown)
September 17,18, 19, 24, 26
Learning Goal:
Discover the World’s 6 major Religions & Ethical Systems
Religion can be an individual belief.
In some nations, religion can also be a state policy (government requires you to practice)
Throughout history, religions have had both the power to unite people and to create terrible conflict.
Today there are thousands of religions practiced by about 6 billion people around the world.
Religion can be explained as a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of
the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or
agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral
code governing the conduct of human affairs.
NGSSS (Common Core)
Standard (s): SS.912.W.1.1 / SS.912.W.1.2 / SS.912.W.1.3
Describe the importance of historiography, which includes how historical knowledge is obtained and
transmitted, when interpreting events in history.
Utilize primary & secondary sources to identify historical significance and authenticity to understand a
historical period
Utilize Timelines to identify the time sequence of historical data
ESE: Students will be provided with a support teacher during the lesson. They will also receive
assistance and extra time during their exam. Extra tutoring is provided in room 309 for students who
need it.
Agenda:
KWL Chart:
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Who created your religion?
What does your religion do? (purpose)?
When did your religion begin & explain the evolution?
Where did your religion begin & evolve to?
Why did your religion begin?
The 6 major religions are listed below. You may use the textbook or the following website to answer
the 7 questions on the worksheet provided to you:
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https://sites.google.com/site/worldreligionsforkids/home
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World History – Modern Times - Page 80 map & chart
Pages 82-83 History & Beliefs / Pages 84-85 Worship & Celebrations
Buddhism
Christianity
Confucianism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Page 39-40
Page 72-75
Page 44-45
Page 39-40
Page 90-93
Page 30-32
Trace the World Map & legend on pg. 80 & insert the colors that represent the official or principal religion
practiced & Copy the chart above the map indicating the # of followers
Each Group will create individual thinking maps for one of the 6 religions above.
Circle (defines)
Bubble (describes)
Tree (classifies)
Brace (whole-part relationship)
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Access:
https://sites.google.com/site/worldreligionsforkids/home
Religion is one of the most interesting parts of the human experience. The earliest religions
were born from our own curiosity and creative thinking. Later more complex religions
developed in the four ancient civilizations. The major modern world religions discussed here
have developed from earlier belief systems and have changed over time
Major World Religions
Symbol
Religion
Start Date
Judaism
2000 BCE
Christianity
30 CE
Islam
600's CE
Hinduism
2500 BCE
Buddhism
500's BCE
Sikhism
1500 CE
Jainism
(Uncertain)
500's BCE
World Religion Breakdown
Importance of Religion Across the World
Featured religions and beliefs
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Atheism
Atheists are people who believe that god or gods are man-made constructs.
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Baha'i
One of the youngest of the world's major religions.
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Buddhism
A way of living based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
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Candomblé
A religion based on African beliefs, originating in Brazil.
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Christianity
The world's biggest faith, based on the teaching of Jesus Christ.
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Hinduism
A group of faiths rooted in the religious ideas of India.
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Islam
Revealed in its final form by the Prophet Muhammad.
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Jainism
An ancient philosophy and ethical teaching that originated in India.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
A Christian-based evangelistic religious movement.
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Judaism
Based around the Jewish people's covenant relationship with God.
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Mormonism
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Paganism
Contemporary religions usually based on reverence for nature.
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Rastafari
A young religion founded in Jamaica in the 1930s.
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Santeria
Afro-Caribbean syncretic religion originating in Cuba.
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Shinto
Japanese folk tradition and ritual with no founder or single sacred scripture.
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Sikhism
The religion founded by Guru Nanak in India in the 15th Century CE.
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Spiritualism
Spiritualists believe in communication with the spirits of people who have died.
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Taoism
An ancient tradition of philosophy and belief rooted in Chinese worldview.
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Unitarianism
An open-minded and individualistic approach to religion.
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Zoroastrianism
One of the oldest monotheistic faiths, founded by the Prophet Zoroaster.
6 Major Religions Quiz
Name /Date/ Period
Directions: Write your answers (only) on your own paper
1. Religion is defined as an _________system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices, and worship, & centers on gods.
2. It can be an individual belief and in some nations it can be a ___________ ____________.
3. Religion has had a ____________impact on world history.
4. Religions have had the power to __________ people as well as had the power to tear them apart.
5. Today there are __________of religions practiced by about 6 billion people
6. Religion continues to be a ____________force throughout the world, affecting everything from what people
wear to how they behave.
7. Religions may have sects and _______________________.
Write the percentages (%) below: World Population = 6.2 Billion / *Est. 2002 Figure
8. Christianity =
___%
9. Islam =
___%
10. Hinduism =
___%
11. Nonreligious =
___%
12. Other =
___%
13. Buddhism =
___%
14. Judaism =
___%
Communist China is officially ___________.
What does atheist mean? (____________________________________________).
Unofficially, the Chinese practice a number of religions and ______________ systems.,
These include Daoism, Confucianism and a variety of folk religions.
Major Christian Sects include:
1. Christianity = Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox (Byzantium)
2. Protestant = In the U.S. there are over 30 denominations:
The major denominations:
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Baptist
Mormons
Church of God (Nazarene)
Methodist
Episcopal
AME = (African Methodist Episcopal)
Pentecostal (holy rollers speak in tongue)
Quiz
Name:__________________________________
**Fill in the following information about each major religion/ethical system:
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Confucianism
Followers #
Worldwide?_________________________________________________________________________
God or Deity?________________________________________________________________________
Founder?____________________________________________________________________________
Holy Book?__________________________________________________________________________
Leaders?____________________________________________________________________________
Basic Beliefs?_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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