2013 East Asian Religions/Philosophies Historical Caricature Grade Sheet
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A)_________________ The caricature was a detailed drawing of a central historical figure.
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On the person were objects and details that realistically could be on him and represent key beliefs,
characteristics, and events.
Must have a MINIMUM of NINE historical aspects addressed on the figure for ACADEMIC A since
smaller groups.
Must have a MINIMUM OF TEN historical aspects addressed on the figure for ACCELERATED since you
have larger groups of six members.
You CANNOT REPEAT CONCEPTS OR INFORMATION! If you do, it will not be counted.
Each historical aspect is worth 6 Points for a total of 42 Points for ACADEMIC A, and 60 Points for
ACCELERATED.
o Suggestions
o Enlarge the face of your actual historical figure from Ms. Barben’s Powerpoint or the Internet –
founders face, famous historical figure who followed the faith, a head of one of their Gods
o Thought Bubbles for important beliefs, prayers, a saying, etc… for the religion
o Speaking Bubbles for famous quotes or beliefs for the religion
o T-Shirt Design and Slogan for important beliefs and/or practices of the religion
o Items in each hand for important beliefs and impact on the religion---for example the different
holy texts/books in each hand
o Items under each foot for things they were against/forbidden to do under the religion
o Wearing something on the head relating to important belief or practice of the religion
o USE HISTORICAL IMAGES WHENEVER YOU CAN TO BE ACCURATE AND SAVE TIME
o DO IN COLOR
B)______________ In the background, there are additional supplementary images that are realistically and
historically appropriate and represent additional key beliefs, characteristics, and events.
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Must have a Minimum of EIGHT historical aspects addressed in the background for ACADEMIC A
Must have a Minimum of EIGHT historical aspects addressed in the background for ACCELERATED since
you have larger groups of six
You CANNOT REPEAT CONCEPTS OR INFORMATION! If you do, it will not be counted.
Each historical aspect is worth 6 Points for a total of 30 Points for ACADEMIC A and 48 Points for
ACCELERATED.
Suggestions:
o Buildings relating to the religion like place of worship and unique architectural features to the
faith
o Other historical figures they influenced, contradicted, or agreed with religion
o Places and events related to the religion---holy cities they make pilgrimages to or played a key
part of the religion’s history
o Practices of the religion
o Above the figure address the religion’s view of Gods, afterlife, etc..
o Places around the world that this religion is a large majority of the population
o Different religion sects
o These should not be random or in collage style.
o USE HISTORICAL IMAGES WHENEVER YOU CAN TO BE ACCURATE AND SAVE TIME
o DO IN COLOR
C)_____________ At the bottom of the caricature, there is a detailed key explaining the symbolism.
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Each key description is a minimum of THREE WELL-DEVELOPED SENTENCES that contains the 5 Ws,
How, Causes/Effects, and other Historical Aspects.
A well-developed sentences should either identify and define, give examples and explain, or examine
cause/effect or impact relationships.
DO NOT WRITE SHORT OR BRIEF SENTENCES.
DO NOT WRITE VAGUE OR GENERAL STATEMENTS.
DO NOT JUST KEEP REPEATING OR REWORDING THE HISTORICAL INFORMATION. If you do, it will not
be counted.
DO NOT WRITE IN PARAGRAPH FORMAT! It makes it too hard to read and take notes from.
WRITE IN BULLET FORMAT.
They should be numbered and the numbers should match the images on the poster.
Each is worth 6 Points for a Total of 72 Points for ACADEMIC A, 108 Points for ACCELELRATED.
You need to include specific information/facts addressing ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
o Founder of the faith and prophets of the religion?
o Key historical events in the development of the religion?
o What are the main religious beliefs and why?
o What are the main religious practices and why?
o Where do they worship? What are their places of worship like and why?
o What are unique characteristics of their place of worship and why?
o Cities or places of religious significance and why?
o What are the divisions within the religion? Why?
o Effects---short term and long term?
o Use the proper historical/religious terms.
This should be TYPED and in Calibri Bold Size 14 Font.
It should be attached to the bottom of your poster to hang front-wise for students to read and look at
the art part at the same time.
d)__________It was done neatly, in an organized manner, labeled with the title of the religion, and the key was
spell-checked and grammar-checked. Worth 6 Points
Total:
/150 Points for Academic A
Total:
/216 Points for Accelerated
Historical Content For Religious Caricatures:
2013 Content Concepts for East Asia Religious Historical Caricatures
Content Concepts for Confucianism:
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Founders/Origins/History
What is Confucianism
Basic Beliefs
Views on Peace and Order
Views on Respect for Elders: Filial Piety
Views on Ethics
Views on Human Relationships
Five Ideals
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Yi
Li
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Holy Texts
Five Virtues
Five Constant Relationships
Views on Government/Roles of Emperor
Ceremonies and Rituals
Legacy/Impact of Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism
Confucianism as a Religion and Not Philosophy
Ties to Mandate of Heaven
Content Concepts for Daoism/Taoism:
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Founder
What is Daoism
Yin and Yang
Three Meanings of Tao
Beliefs
Philosophical Taosim
Religious Taoism
Vitalizing Taoism
Views on Material Things
Ties to Nature/The Natural Way
Wu Wei
De
Three Jewels
Views on Government
Influence/Impact of Taoism
Ways of Living
Images
Content Concepts for Legalism:
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Founders
What is Legalism
Beliefs
Holy Texts
How Used by Qin Dynasty
Views on Human Nature
Requirements of a Ruler
Fa-The Law
Shi-Legitimacy
Shu-Arts of the Ruler
Characteristics of Good Government
Views on Education
Views on Laws
Views on Household
Legacy/Long-Term Impact of Legalism
Differences with Other Religions
Ten Things in a Culture
Content Concepts for Shintoism:
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Number of followers and where
Views on Gods and Kami
What is Shintoism
Important Figures and Creation Myth
Amaterasu, Sun Goddess
Holy Texts
Key Beliefs
Priests and Miko
Connections to Other Religions
Makoto
Purity and Impurity
Ten Precepts
Four Affirmations
Shrines
Ways of Worship
Rituals and Ceremonies
Sects
Festival
Shintoism in Japanese Culture