Unit Two: World Religions
We will continue our study of World History by studying the world's major religions. We will study Judaism,Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.
The guiding question for this unit is:
By the time you are finished with this unit you will understand the following ideas:
- There are similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- That people's religion influence their culture and actions.
- That religion affects a society's economy and politics.
- Religions continue to influence modern time
SSWH1 The student will analyze the origins, structures, and interactions of complex societies in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean from 3500 BCE to 500 BCE.
c. Explain the development of monotheism; include the concepts developed by the ancient Hebrews, and Zoroastrianism.
SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE.
b. Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism.
d. Explain the impact of Confucianism on Chinese culture; include the examination system, the Mandate of Heaven, the status of peasants, the status of merchants, and the patriarchal family, and explain diffusion to Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea.
SSWH5 The student will trace the origins and expansion of the Islamic World between 600 CE and 1300 CE.
a. Explain the origins of Islam and the growth of the Islamic Empire.
b. Identify the Muslim trade routes to India, China, Europe, and Africa and assess the economic impact of this trade.
c. Explain the reasons for the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
g. Analyze the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Below are your assignments for this unit. Read the directions for the due date, expectations, and method for receiving points for each assignment.
Assignment 1: Preview Reflection and Blog Post
Write a paragraph response to the following question to get you thinking about this unit.
Why do you think religions exist?
* Write your response as a blog post. Be sure include at least two specific examples to defend your argument. At a minimum your post should be 5-6 well written sentences. Watch your spelling and grammar. Be sure to give your post an appropriate title. Notify Mrs. Siegmund when you have published your post. *20 possible points
Assignment 2: Unit 2 Four Part Vocabulary and Vocabulary Quiz
Complete a four part definition (1. the definition 2. supporting fact 3. interesting fact 4. visual) for each of the following terms associated with this unit: Religion, Karma, Nirvana, Eightfold Path, Reincarnation, Yahweh, 10 Commandments, Allah, Five Pillars, Prophet
* This should be typed. Put in vocabulary section of your notebook. Must show to Mrs. Siegmund to get points for completing the assignment. You will take a vocabulary quiz after you have turned in your vocabulary assignment. 40 possible points for vocabulary assignment, and 10 points for the quiz.
Assignment 3: The Major World Religions Research Charts
Complete a chart for each of the six major world religions we are working with. Click here to open the charts. Be sure to copy an paste the charts onto a new document that you can save in your My Documents.
Here are a few good websites that I would recommend using to help you complete your charts.
* After completing your charts put them in Mrs. Siegmund's drop box so that she can grade them and award points in the gradebook. 120 points
Assignment 4: The Origins and Spread of The Major World Religions- Map Work and Map Quiz
Click here to get the instructions for completing your map. Pick up your outline map from Mrs. Siegmund. Be sure to complete your map as accurately as possible to help ensure that you will do well on the open map quiz.
*After completing your map show it to Mrs. Siegmund so she can award your points. This map should go in your map section of your notebook. You will have an open map quiz using your completed map. * 60 points
Assignment 5: Founder of a New Religion: Your Holy Book
Create a holy book for your new religion. All six of today’s major world religions should serve as inspiration for your religion. Click here to get the detailed instructions for this assignment. You can also see how you will be graded by looking at the grading check sheet for this assignment.
*After completing your Holy Book turn it in to Mrs. Siegmund to be graded. You will also be expected to present your book to the class and try to persuade your peers to "convert" to your religion. * 100 possible points
13 comments:
im done with the first assignment thing, u kno the post
I'm done with the first assignment. My blog
I finished my Preview Reflection!
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Im finish with assignment 1
I'm done with assignment 1.
Oh, haha.. Um, Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends is a show on Cartoon Network. It's awesome, you probly would like it. It's a show about this adoption agency where imaginary friends go after the kid who made them up is too old to have an imaginary friend anymore. Your daughter might like it too. I think you should definitely check it out.
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I think people cling to their religions even if/when they are disproved because it's all they know, or it's how they've been brought up to think, so if someone comes in with a new idea, it's easiest to reject it and keep on keepin' on with what they've been believing. Secondly, as I said before, they want something higher than themselves to believe in, I think that this is a pretty powerful need people have, so they're willing to reject reason.
done with descriptive log
I am finished with my descriptive log for unit 2
Im done with Assignment 1 & 2.
i'm done with the first assignment.......................................
im finish with assigment 1.
I Am Done With 1....2.... AND 3..!
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