AP World History
Religions Presentations
Your presentation must include the following information:
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The name of religion
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Illustrations of symbols for your religion
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The main facts of your religion INCLUDING but not limited to:
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How it began, founder, places of worship, holy texts, view of death and the afterlife
(including path to achieve it), concept of God, main beliefs
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The main divisions of the religion and what each believes
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The role of women in the religion
Information that is commonly missed on presentations:
Hinduism: 3 main deities, dharma, karma, moksha, atman, evolution over time (from Rig Veda to
Upanishads)
Buddhism: definition and role of bodhisattvas, role of monasteries, what a stupa is
Judaism: special laws (kosher, etc.), role of history in development of the religion and people group
Christianity: concept of the Trinity, correct founders, role of monasteries