1. Primary Sources (first hand = is an artifact, a document, a recording, or other source of information that was created at the time under study. It serves as an original source of information about the topic)
Secondary Sources (second hand = textbook, your notes, wikipedia - involve generalization, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, or evaluation of the original information)

2. Five World Religions Power Standard:
3.1.2 – Identifies major world regions and understands their cultural roots.

4. History of Religion
Really began w/the introduction of writing about 5200 yrs ago.
Written record of human religious experiences and ideas.
During the Middle Ages (15th century) you see many different split off groups.
The invention of the printing press was HUGE!
The 19th century saw a dramatic increase in knowledge of religious beliefs and began the spread across the world.
Organized religions emerged as a means of providing social and economic stability to large populations.
Religion has turned into a reflection of human society and cultural interaction (Social perspective)
Religion’s Interactive Timeline
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5. Hinduism and Buddhism Complete Part 2 on your worksheet
“excerpts of Hindu’s and Buddhists”

6. Hinduism – Map! Hinduism in 1500 C.E. Hinduism Today AUM! AUM! AUM!
Hinduism located in India and SE Asia
Then and Now

7. Hinduism

8. Hinduism Location in 1500 Location Today
Concept of the cosmic egg, Brahman, and monism = polytheism
The samsara = reincarnation
Karma and darma within the jiva
The caste system and moksha
Turn to Your Partner, Check for Understanding

9. Buddhism – Map! Buddhism in 1500 C.E. Buddhism Today
Buddhism located in Southeast and East Asia (China) Then and Now

10. Buddhism

11. Buddhism Location in 1500 Location Today Life of Buddha
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
Importance of Asoka and the spread of Buddhism
Why Buddhism? Why not stay a Hindu?
Turn to Your Partner, Check for Understanding

12. Review Your Notes! Analyze your notes = go back and reread
Use these following symbols as you reread:
? = confused
X = main point
! = interested
Discuss with your neighbor what you LEARNED about Hinduism and Buddhism…
Complete Part 3 (Venn Diagram) comparing and contrasting the two religions.

13. These Five Things 1. Religion is a reflection of human society.
2. 5 major World Religions that have dominated our history
3. Monotheistic = one GOD…polytheistic = multiple GODS
4. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion that focuses on the caste system, reincarnation, and karma to establish order in a chaotic world.
5. Buddhism is an atheistic religion that is a reaction to Hinduism, was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, spread by Asoka, and believes in nirvana, Four Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path.

14. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Complete Part 2 on your worksheet
“excerpts of …”

15. Judaism – Map! Judaism in 1500 C.E. Judaism Today
In 1500, located in Europe and Middle East
Today, located in Israel and U.S.

16. Judaism Location in 1500 Location Today
Torah, Old Testament, and Abraham
Ten Commandments and Moses
Jewish law
Concept of state vs. social justice
Turn to Your Partner, Check for Understanding

17. Christianity – Map! Christianity 1500 C.E. Christianity Today
In 1500, located in Europe and Middle East
Today, located in Americas and Europe

18. Christianity

19. Christianity Location in the 1500s Location Today
Jesus as the Messiah, Son of God
New Testament teachings – Life of Jesus, and message of forgiveness
Establishment of the Christian Church by early Church councils. Ex. Nicene Creed
Life after death
Turn to Your Partner, Check for Understanding

20. Islam – Map! Islam in 1500 C.E. Islam Today
In 1500, located in Middle East, Africa, and Southern Europe
Today, located in Middle East, Africa, and Asia

21. Islam

22. Islam Location in the 1500s Location Today
Life of Muhammed, hijra, hajj
Qu’ran (Koran)
Five Pillars
Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims
Mecca and Medina
Turn to Your Partner, Check for Understanding

23. Review Your Notes! Analyze your notes = go back and reread
Use these following symbols as you reread:
? = confused
X = main point
! = interested
Discuss with your neighbor what you LEARNED about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam…
Complete Part 3, comparing and contrasting the last two questions.

24. These Five Things
1. Judaism is a monotheistic religion that was founded by Abraham, has a holy book called the Torah, and believes in a law code called the Ten Commandments.
2. Christianity is a monotheistic faith that believes Jesus is the son of God, had church councils define Christian faith, and focuses on life after death.
3. Islam is a monotheistic faith that believes Muhammed is the first prophet, has a holy book called the Qu’ran (Koran), has a code of conduct called the Five Pillars, and has two holy places of Mecca and Medina.
4. Christianity was located in Europe and the Middle East in 1500 C.E.; Christianity is located in the Americas and Europe today.
5. Islam was located in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe in 1500 C.E.; Islam is located in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East today.