1. What are the origins and diffusion patterns of Christianity?

2. What did the early areas (ca. 300) of Christian diffusion have in common?

3. 3 Types of Christian Diffusion Christian Missionaries moved from city to city bringing the teachings of Christianity to new places.Christian Missionaries moved from city to city bringing the teachings of Christianity to new places. Roman Soldiers as they conquered new lands.Roman Soldiers as they conquered new lands. Through trade routes across the Western world.Through trade routes across the Western world. Relocation Diffusion As people converted, they spread the teachings from person to person.As people converted, they spread the teachings from person to person. Contagious Diffusion As leaders of countries were converted, their influence caused their subjects to convert as well.As leaders of countries were converted, their influence caused their subjects to convert as well. European Conquest and Imperialism of the 16 th – 19 th century to places such as North America, Africa, Asia, Etc.European Conquest and Imperialism of the 16 th – 19 th century to places such as North America, Africa, Asia, Etc. Hierarchical Diffusion

4. What are the three major branches of Christianity?

5. Three Major Branches of Christianity 51% of Christianity51% of Christianity Concentrations in Latin America, French Canada, Central Africa, and Southern and Eastern Europe.Concentrations in Latin America, French Canada, Central Africa, and Southern and Eastern Europe. Roman Catholicism 24% of Christianity24% of Christianity Split from the Roman Catholic church in the 16 th century.Split from the Roman Catholic church in the 16 th century. Concentrations in North America, Northern Europe, Britain, South Africa, and AustraliaConcentrations in North America, Northern Europe, Britain, South Africa, and Australia Protestantism 11% of Christianity11% of Christianity Split from the Roman Catholic church in the 11 th Century.Split from the Roman Catholic church in the 11 th Century. Concentrations in Eastern Europe and Russia.Concentrations in Eastern Europe and Russia. Eastern Orthodox

6. Explain: Why would South America be largely Roman Catholic while North America is largely Protestant?

7. What are the largest Protestant denominations in the United States?

8. Describe the vernacular regions of the major Christian denominations in the US.

9. Section C: Islam

10. What are the general beliefs held by the Muslim religion?

11. Monotheistic. Muslims believe in the Judeo-Christian God Islam is:

12. Muhammad. Muslims believe that he was a prophet of God. Islam was founded by:

13. Ramadan (A month of fasting and prayer) Islam’s Important Holidays:

14. Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem Islam’s Important Places:

15. What are the origins and diffusion patterns of Islam?

16. How does the diffusion of Christianity and Islam differ? Islam initially spread by word of mouth which transitioned into conquest of other lands and the establishments of trade routes.

17. The Two Main Branches of Islam 83% of all Muslims and is the largest branch in the Middle East and Asia. The country with the largest Sunni population is Indonesia. Believe that Muhammad’s Successor should be chosen by religious leaders. Sunnis 16% of all Muslims and is located in only a few countries of the Middle East. 40% live in Iran, 15% in Pakistan Believe that Muhammad’s Successor should be a member of his family. Shiites

18. The Five Pillars of Islam

19. Section D: Buddhism

20. What are the general beliefs held by the Buddhist religion?

21. Apatheistic. A god or gods hold no practical significance in Buddhism. Buddhism is:

22. . Buddhists believe he is the “Most Enlightened One” of our age. Siddhārtha Gautama. Buddhists believe he is the “Most Enlightened One” of our age. Buddhism was founded by:

23. Ves ā kha (Birth of Buddha), Bodhi Day: (Day Buddha received enlightenment:) Buddhism’s Important Holidays:

24. Lumbini (Birthplace), Bodh Gaya (Enlightenment), Sarnath (First Teaching), Kusinara (Death) Buddhism’s Important Places:

25. What are the diffusion patterns of Buddhism?

26. Buddhist Diffusion in the 1 st Century Buddhism spread by relocation diffusion along the Silk Road and other trade routes.

27. While Buddhism started in India, it is currently not the majority religion of that country. What kind of diffusion could this be called?

28. The Three Main Branches of Buddhism 56% of Buddhists Characterized by incorporating a large number of belief systems while moving into East Asia. Mahayana 38% of Buddhists Strict adherence to Buddha’s teachings. Located primarily in Southeast Asia Theravada 6% of Buddhists Emphasis on meditation and mysticism Located primarily in Tibet and Mongolia Tantrayana

29. Section E: Sikhism and Baha’i

30. A person should seek continual improvement through individual responsibility. Sikhism believes:

31. Guru Nanak. Sikhism combines beliefs from Islam and Buddhism. Sikhism was founded by:

32. Most Sikhs (21 million) live in the Punjab region of India. Others (3 million) live across the world. Sikhism is located:

33. Baha’i emphasizes Spiritual Unity among all people. All major religions come from the same god and everyone is equally worthy of acceptance. Baha’i believes:

34. Siyyid ‘Ali Muhammad in 1844. Baha’i was founded by:

35. Most Baha’i live in Iran. Baha’i is located: