GOD GOD GOD GOD Belief Systems Belief systems Polytheistic: Animism: Monotheistic: Many gods Trees Spirits in nature One god Water Mountains & Land

Belief Systems Christianity Monotheistic What type of religion is Christianity?

Who is the central figure of Christianity? Jesus

Belief Systems Christianity Monotheistic Central figure: Jesus Explain the ceremony that is performed when a person converts to Christianity.

Explain the ritual Christians perm after a person becomes a Christian: Why do Christians like to get baptized in the Jordan river? Baptism Jordan River in Israel

Many baptize in Jordan river Belief Systems Christianity Monotheistic Central figure: Jesus Many baptize in Jordan river What is the main book of Christianity?

The Bible

Belief Systems Christianity Monotheistic Central figure: Jesus Many baptize in Jordan river Main book: Bible Where do Christians worship?

Churches

Belief Systems Christianity Monotheistic Central figure: Jesus Many baptize in Jordan river Main book: Bible Beliefs displayed on walls in Cathedrals

Pilgrimage to Holy Land Israel Mosque Saudi Arabia Koran Medina Synagogue Fasting at Ramadan Sunni Shiite Charity to the poor Pilgrimage to Holy Land 5 Pillars Prayer 5 times a day Pledging the faith

Belief Systems Islam Judaism Monotheistic Monotheistic Central figure___________ Holy book______________ Used for codes/laws Place of worship_________ Where Started__________ Practices: ______________ 1._____________________ 2._____________________ 4._____________________ 5._____________________ Judaism Monotheistic Central figure___________ Holy book______________ Used for codes/laws Place of worship_________ Where started___________

Central Figure: Siddhartha Gautama: 1st Buddha

Silk Roads Cultural Diffusion

What 8 rules would you live by?

Rebirths till you achieve Nirvana

Belief Systems Hinduism Type of belief___________ Caste system___________ ___________________ Dharma: _______________ Reincarnation___________ _________________________ Ganges River___________ Holy book______________ Used for codes/laws Buddhism God__________________ Central fig______________ Started in______________ __________________________________________________ Code for living__________ Major belief____________ _________________________

Polytheistic

Caste System Reincarnation

Ganges River in India

Holy Book Vedas