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World History Honors

World History Honors. World Religions. Judaism. Founded by Abraham (c.1850 B.C.) Belief in one god ( monotheism ) Guide for living (Ten Commandments) History of enslavement and internment-ex.? Influenced Christianity and Islam Practiced mainly in Israel, Europe, United States. Hinduism.

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World History Honors

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  1. World History Honors World Religions

  2. Judaism • Founded by Abraham (c.1850 B.C.) • Belief in one god (monotheism) • Guide for living (Ten Commandments) • History of enslavement and internment-ex.? • Influenced Christianity and Islam • Practiced mainly in Israel, Europe, United States

  3. Hinduism • Established in India over many centuries • Practices and beliefs include: Karma, Dharma, Reincarnation, Moksha and the caste system • Practiced mainly in India

  4. Buddhism • Founded by Siddhartha Gautama or the Buddha (the “enlightened one”) c. 528 B.C. • Key practices and beliefs: Karma, Dharma, Nirvana, Eightfold Path, Reincarnation • Don’t believe in formal rituals or the caste system • Mainly practiced in SE Asia, central Asia and east Asia

  5. Christianity • Developed around the eastern Mediterranean basin c. 1st century c.e. • Developed around Jesus of Nazareth • Influenced by Judaism (i.e. Ten Commandments) • Spread to all areas of the globe over time, but popular mainly in the America’s, Europe and Australia

  6. Islam • Developed on the Arabian peninsula in the 7th century c.e. • Founded by Muhammad • Influenced by Judaism and Christianity • Spread to all areas of the globe, but mainly practiced in northern & eastern Africa, SW and central Asia and Indonesia • Split into two main groups: Sunni & Shiite

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