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What are the origins and diffusion patterns of Christianity?

What are the origins and diffusion patterns of Christianity?. What did the early areas (ca. 300) of Christian diffusion have in common ?. 3 Types of Christian Diffusion. What are the three major branches of Christianity?. Three Major Branches of Christianity.

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What are the origins and diffusion patterns of Christianity?

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  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

  4. What are the three major branches of Christianity?

  5. Three Major Branches of Christianity

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

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

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

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

  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

  18. The Five Pillars of Islam

  19. Section D: Buddhism

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

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

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

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

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

  25. What are the diffusion patterns of Buddhism?

  26. Buddhist Diffusion in the 1st 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

  29. Section E: Sikhism and Baha’i

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

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

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

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

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

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

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