World History : Mr. Paulson

WEDNESDAY SEP. 8 2010

1. SCR – Short Constructed Response2. Spark # 12 ?? 13?? SCR 3. World Religions Intro4. Set-up Gallery Walk poster thingy

DAILY AGENDA

SPARK # 12 ?? 13??

1. Short Constructed Response – SCR-3 Sentences long, clear main point, supporting evidence

**Which ancient society, Rome or Greece, has had a larger impact on our society today? Use 3 specific examples as evidence

2. Brainstorm--List as many major world religions as you can-List any facts/thoughts you have about the religions on your list

World Religions: An Introduction

Religion

Religion is defined as an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices and worship that center around one or more gods.

Religion has brought people together as well as torn them apart.

Religion has continued to be a dominant force throughout the world affecting everything from what people wear to how they behave

There are thousands of religions in the world Polytheistic= belief in many gods Monotheistic= belief in one god

6 Major World Religions

Buddhism Hinduism Christianity Confucianism Islam Judaism

www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html

Judaism 13 million + followers God (Yahweh) First major religion to

teach existence of only one god

Basic laws and teachings come from the Torah (first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible)

Founder is Abraham Leader in Religion is a

Rabbis

Basic Beliefs: There is only one God,

who watches and cares for his people

God loves and protects his people but holds them accountable for their sins and shortcomings

Persons serve God by studying the Torah and living by its teachings

Christianity

1.9 billion followers God Founder is Jesus Christ Use the Holy Bible Leaders are Clergy

(priests/ministers)

There is only one God, who watches over and cares for his people

Jesus Christ was the son of God. He died to save humanity from sin. His death made eternal life possible for others

Persons achieve salvation by following the teachings of Jesus

Islam 1 billion followers Followers of Islam are called Muslims God (Allah) Founder is Muhammad Holy Book is called the Qur'an or Koran

This book contains laws that govern daily life of Muslims

Leadership no clergy There are two types Sunni and Shiites

Sunni are a sect that do not accept rule of the direct descendants of Muhammad

Shiites are a sect that believe they were the true Muslims because they were direct descendents of Muhammad the prophet

The division within Islam has never been resolved and is the cause for much of the current fighting in the Middle East.

Persons achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars of Islam and living a just life.

Pillars are: Those who practice are striving for the highest level called Sufism 1. faith 2. almsgiving or

charity to the poor 3. fasting which

Muslims perform during Ramadan

4. Pilgrimage (to Mecca)

5. Prayer 5 times daily toward Mecca

Buddhism 338 million followers God- Do not teach a personal

deity Founder is The Buddha or

Enlightened One Also known as Gautama

Siddhartha Do not have one book as

their holy book but sacred texts including the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra

Leaders in are Buddhist monks and nuns

Use the Four Noble Truths-concept of the ever turning wheel of life, change and decay

Basic Beliefs: Persons achieve complete

peace and happiness known as nirvana by eliminating their attachment to worldly things

Nirvana is reached by following the Noble Eightfold Path: Right views Right aspirations Right speech Right conduct Right livelihood Right endeavor Right mindfulness Right meditation

Hinduism 764 million followers God=There are 3

main: Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva

No one founder but roots are traced to the early Aryans of India

No one book for holy book but have sacred texts including the Vedas, the Puranas

Leaders are Guru, Holy Man, Brahman priest

Basic Beliefs: The soul never dies,

but continually reborn Persons achieve

happiness and enlightenment after they free themselves from their earthly desires

Freedom from earthly desires comes from a lifetime of worship, knowledge, and virtuous acts

Confucianism

Number of followers not known but is the official religion of China

Founder is K’ung Fu Tzu (Confucius)

Holy Book is the Analects and the Five Classics

Leaders in- no clergy

Basic Beliefs: Social order, harmony, and

good government should be based on strong family relationships

Respect for parents and elders is important to a well-ordered society

Education is important both to the welfare of the individual and to society

Unlike most religions Confucianism is a ethical system with rituals at important times during one’s lifetime. (Birth, reaching maturity, marriage, and death)

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING1. According to the

Buddha, how does one achieve happiness and fulfillment?

Detaching oneself from all worldly goods and desires by following the Eightfold Path.

2. Why is Jesus Christ central to the Christian religion? Christians believe

Christ to be the son of God, and he died to save humans from sins

3. What do the Hindus believe about the soul? Believe that the soul is

never ending and continuously reborn

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

4. According to a Muslim, how do people achieve salvation?

By following the 5 Pillars and living a just life.

5. What major religion was first to teach the existence of only one god?

Judaism

6. What does Confucianism believe about the family? You should respect

your parents and elders & government should be based on family relationships

Tomorrow

Gallery Walk group activity

Small groups Creating a poster Each group will focus on

1 major world religion Bring markers, colored

pencils, etc. Work in library

(hopefully) Bring book and notes

from today Individual and Group

grade