Universal or Ethnic? Why? Ethical and Philosophical system. Important periods in Confucian tradition: birth, maturity, marriage, and death. It is an Ethnic religion; rooted in China. Mono or Poly? N/A Prophet or Founding Thinker Confucius-Philosopher and teacher in the Chinese Province of Lu. Branches Neo-Confucianism Major Beliefs & Sacred ...Read More

Confucianism 7

Universal or Ethnic? Why? Ethnic- not universally spread Mono or Poly? Mono Prophet or Founding Thinker : Guru Nanak Dev Branches: Manjis Masands Nirmalas Major Beliefs & Sacred Text. Belief in One God creator of the universe isn't born and will never die Birth and Death after a person dies, his soul ...Read More

Sikhism 7

Universal or Ethnic? Why? Universal as a person can be of any ethnic, national or racial background and become a Buddhist Mono or Poly? Polytheistic-flourished in different countries, and some of those countries have polytheistic folk religions. Prophet or Founding Thinker Emperor Asoka founded Buddhism Branches Mahayana, ...Read More

Buddhism 7

Universal or Ethnic? Why? Universal because it has adherents worldwide Mono or Poly? Monotheistic Prophet or Founding Thinker Jesus is their prophet Branches Roman Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox Major Beliefs & Sacred Text Christians believe in the Trinity which are Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit 10 Commandments Bible - consists ...Read More

Christianity 7

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Universal or Ethnic? Why? Universal religion since message has been spread around the world. Mono or Poly? Monotheistic - believes in one God which the source of all creation. Prophet or Founding Thinker Founded by Muhammad (Prophet of Islam). Branches Sunni - Orthodox Shiite (Shia) - sectarian Major Beliefs ...Read More

Islam 7

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Today in the computer lab we will be researching world religions.  You will work in groups of 2-3 to complete research on your particular religion.  One member of your group will log into the website to edit the information on ...Read More

Instructions for Thursday’s computer lab

FRQ Possibilities Themes to Review Diffusion – 2 types - relocation and expansion (3 subgroups) Population patterns – MDC and LDC trends, why? East-West Divide vs. new North-South Divide MDC vs. LDC – industrial patterns Outsoucing/offshoring Thomas Malthus, Ester Boserup and von Thunen (connections) Von Thunen vs. ...Read More

FRQ Possibilities Themes to Review