SEPT. 2, 1015
1.Complete and Discuss maps2.Religions Gallery Walk
3.Map Quiz Friday
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO :
Use maps to analyze the physical world in 1500 A.D.Locate major states and empires. Describe the distribution of major religions.
COMPLETE MAPS
Buddhism Christianity
Hinduism Islam Judaism Confucianism
Deity Buddha did not teach a personal deity
God Three main Gods:Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
God (Allah) God (Yahweh)
God
Founder
Buddha -- Guatama
Jesus No one founder Muhammad Abraham Confusius
Holy Book
No one book– sacred texts
Bible No one book– sacred texts Vedas and the Puranas
Qur’an Torah The Analects
Leadership
Buddhists monks and nuns
Clergy Guru, Holy Man, Brahman priest
No clergy Rabbis No clergy
Basic Beliefs
Persons achieve complete peace known as nirvana by eliminating their attachment to worldly things. Follow the Noble Eight Fold Path.
One God.Jesus is the son of God and died to save humanity from sin. His death made eternal life possible for others.
The soul never dies, but is continually reborn.
Persons achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars of Islam and living a just life. These pillars are faith, charity to the poor, fasting, prayer, and a pilgrimage to Mecca.
One God.God loves and protects his people and also holds them accountable for their sins.Persons serve God by studying the Torah and living by its teachings
Social order, harmony, and good government should be based on family relationships.Respect for elders and parents.