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World History Honors

This overview explores the world's major religions, highlighting their origins, central beliefs, and global presence. Judaism, founded by Abraham around 1850 B.C., emphasizes monotheism and ethical living through the Ten Commandments. Hinduism, deeply rooted in India, embraces concepts like karma, dharma, and reincarnation. Buddhism, established by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) around 528 B.C., focuses on enlightenment and the Eightfold Path. Christianity arose in the 1st century C.E. with Jesus of Nazareth, while Islam developed in the 7th century C.E. under Muhammad, influenced by Judaism and Christianity. Together, these religions shape the spiritual landscape of humanity.

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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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