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5 Religions of the WorldUnit 9
WORLD RELIGIONS
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Religion an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods
Types of Religions
1. Monotheistic religions believe in one god.
2. Polytheistic religions believe in many gods.
Religions of the World
Religions of the World
Religions of the World
Red = Christianity, Green = Islam
Religions of the WorldReligion Followers
Christianity 1.9 billion
Islam 1.1 billion
Hinduism 781 million
Buddhism 324 million
Sikhism 19 million
Judaism 14 million
MONOTHEISTIC RELIGIONS
3 Monotheistic Religions
1. Judaism (2000 BCE)2. Christianity (26-36 CE)3. Islam (610 CE)
Judaism• Monotheism - There is one god
• Abraham- is the ‘father’ of the Jewish people.
• God revealed his laws to his people through Moses and the ten commandments.
Judaism Symbol- Star of David
Judaism Holy Book- Torah
Western Wall
The Western Wall is located in the Old City of Jerusalem
Construction started: 19 BC (maybe)Height: 62' (19 m)
Christianity• Christianity was heavily influenced by
Judaism.
1. Monotheism - There is one god
2. Jesus Christ (son of God) died for the sins of humankind.
3. Salvation comes from faith in God.
Christianity Holy Book- Bible
•Christians believe the Old and New Testaments of the Bible are holy books. The first four books of the New Testament were written by followers of Jesus.
Christianity Symbol- Cross
The 2 Parts of Christianity1. Roman Catholic
2. Protestant
Islam•Islam is a monotheistic religion
•Developed in Saudi Arabia in the early 600s.
• Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammed.
Islam
Islam 5 Pillars of FaithThe five pillars or central teachings of Islam
are:
1. A statement of faith2. Prayer (five times a day in the direction
of Mecca)
3. Charity4. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in
your lifetime (called the Hajj)
5. Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)
Islam Holy Book- Qur'an (Koran)
•The teachings of Muhammed were collected into a book called the Qur’an (Koran).
Islam Place of Worship- Mosques.
Islam Symbol-Crescent and Star
Dome of the Rock
Mecca
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•Monotheistic Religions•5 World Religions
POLYTHEISTIC RELIGIONS
2 Polytheistic Religions
1.Hinduism2.Buddhism
Hinduism•Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in
the world.
• It is a polytheistic religion
•Originated in South Asia, present day India, around 2500 B.C.E.
Hinduism•Atman- is the spirit or soul of a person
•Brahman- refers to a supreme spirit.
•Hindus believe that the goal of life is to reach nirvana.
•Hindus believe in reincarnation and karma. ▫ A person dies, then lives again, until they
finally reach nirvana.
Hinduism Holy Books-
Several holy books called 1.Vedas2.Upanishads3.The epics the Mahabharata and
Ramayana.
Hinduism Caste System•The caste system is a system of social
organization in India.
•When a person is born they are born into one of four castes.
•This system has led to discrimination and has been outlawed in India. Hindus still debate whether the caste system is part of Hinduism or an outdated social custom.
Hinduism Caste System1. Brahmins: Teachers
and priests.
2. Kshatriyas: Warriors, nobles, and kings.
3. Vaishyas: Farmers, merchants, and businessmen.
4. Shudras: Servants and laborers.
Buddhism•Buddhism is related to Hinduism and
shares many of the same basic beliefs.
•Buddhism was founded by a man named Siddhartha who was born as a prince.
•The relationship between Buddhism and Hinduism is similar to the relationship between Christianity and Judaism.
Eight Fold Path
Buddhist must follow the 8 fold path to reach
nirvana
Buddhism