World Religions Encyclopedia

You will create an encyclopedia that describes and gives important facts of the 5 major world religions: – Monday: Hinduism – Tuesday: Buddhism – Wednesday: Judaism – Thursday: Christianity – Friday: Islam

World Religions Encyclopedia For each religion, you must include the following information: – Demographics # of followers, % of world population – Geography Where did the religion begin and spread to? Must include a map – Beliefs Describe the main beliefs and practices of the religion – Research your own answers Describe traditions, holidays, prayers, and god(s) List your sources!

World Religions Encyclopedia After you have researched each religion, you will complete a pie graph to show the percentage of each religion compared to the world population This will require math! Pie Chart Example:

Grades This will be the first FORMAL grade of the 3 rd quarter! – Each page of your encyclopedia is worth 15 possible points – The pie graph is worth 25 possible points 5 religions (15 points each) + pie graph (25 points) =100 possible points

IB Grade IB Assessment: Criterion B - Investigating - Rubric LevelLevel Description 7-8 You investigated all 5 major world religions using reliable sources, found accurate information for each religion, and presented your information in a way that looks professional and is easy to understand. 5-6 You investigated all 5 major world religions using multiple sources, found information for each religion, and presented your information in a way that looks neat and is easy to understand. 3-4 You investigated all 5 major world religions using one or more sources, found information for each religion, and presented your information in a booklet. 1-2 You investigated some of the major world religions using one or more sources, found information for some of the religions, and presented your information in a booklet. 0The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

Buddhism 4 th largest religion in the world About 500 million people follow Buddhism (half a billion) 6% of the world’s population

Buddhism Founded in 535 B.C. in India Started by Siddhartha Gautama -He is known as the Buddha -Buddha means “The Awakened One”

Siddhartha Guatama The Story of Buddha (Video)

The story of Siddhartha Gautama Born a prince, Siddhartha Gautama was never allowed outside of his palace – His father shielded him from suffering, sickness, and death During a parade, he saw old and sick people for the first time and learned the 3 truths of life: 1)Everyone gets old 2)Everyone gets sick 3) Everyone dies

Siddhartha becomes Buddha After seeing suffering, he dedicated his life to ending it As he was meditating, he was able to understand the whole universe, the end of suffering, and the way to inner peace At this moment he became the Buddha, which means “The Awakened One”

Bhuddism- The Four Noble Truths 1)Suffering Exists 2)There is a cause for suffering 3)There is an end to suffering 4)To end suffering, one must follow the “Eightfold Path”

Bhuddism- The Eightfold Path “How to end suffering and find inner peace” 1)Right Understanding 2)Right Thinking 3)Right Speech 4)Right Conduct 5)Right Livelihood 6)Right Effort 7)Mindfulness 8)Right Concentration WISDOM ETHICAL CONDUCT MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

Buddhist Principles Buddhism was based on several important principles: – Peace with others – Harmony with nature – Simple life (don’t need money or possessions) Buddhism did not require priests or gods Anyone could achieve enlightenment and inner peace by following the Eightfold path

Spread of Buddhism The Buddha would go on to spread his religion throughout Asia – Buddhism began in India, but spread to the north and east Today, Buddhism is mostly practiced in Southeast Asia: – China – Japan – Thailand – Cambodia – Vietnam