World History Anchor Charts: Major World Religions Thank you for your purchase of this set of 17 anchor charts covering World Religion. •Print anchor Charts whole page for classroom displays •Embed into lectures or notes •Print 4 to a page for flashcards or for use in interactive notebooks •The possibilities for use in your classroom are endless! World Religions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. What is Religion Monotheism and Polytheism Judaism The 10 Commandments Christianity Rome and the Spread of Christianity Islam The Five Pillars Father Abraham: Judaism, Christianity & Islam Jerusalem: Judaism, Christianity & Islam Hinduism The many gods of Hinduism Karma & Dharma Reincarnation Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama The 8-fold Path What Is Religion Religion is the belief in the existence of a deity (god or gods) Cultural system of behaviors and practices that shape the world view of its followers. It helps followers explain how humans relate to the world around them. 84% of the world’s population practices one of the 5 major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism & Buddhism ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Monotheism & Polytheism Theism is the study and comparison of religion. It refers to the concept of a god and comes from the Greek word Theos. Theos =God Monotheism Polytheism Mono=One Poly=More than one Monotheism is the belief that there is only one god. Polytheism is the belief that there is more than one god. Major monotheistic religions include: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam Polytheistic religions include: Hinduisms, Egyptian, Greek and Roman Mythology ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Judaism Founder & Leaders Symbols Abraham (4000 Star of David years ago) Holy Book The Torah (the Christian Old Testament ) Holy Sites Key Beliefs Temple Mound and Wailing Wall in Jerusalem Jewish people are the chosen people of God 10 Commandments Today Rabi’s are the leaders Jewish Settlements ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Synagogues & Temples Prophets receive messages from God. Spread through migration of the Jewish people throughout history. During the time of Rome Judaism was concentrated in the Middle East. The Ten Commandments The key beliefs of the Jewish Faith. Jews and Christians both believe that God gave Moses the 10 Commandments to guide the Israelites. The Ten Commandments is also called the Decalogue and is found in two places in the Torah and the Christian Bible’s old Testament. It is often displayed in two columns or tablets which represents the way Moses received them Most Synagogues have the Ten Commandments predominately displayed for all to see when they come to worship. Many Christian Churches also display them. ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Christianity Founder & Leaders Jesus Christ (2000 years ago) Symbols The Cross Holy Book The Bible Holy Sites Key Beliefs Jerusalem and the Holy Land (Israel) Churches and Cathedrals Monotheistic Jesus is the son of God Jesus died on the cross for man’s sins Early Spread of Christianity Spread through the preaching of disciples and apostles, leaders like Constantine and wars like the Crusades ©2016 Red Stick Teaching The Roman Empire & The Spread of Christianity Constantine was the first Emperor of Rome to convert to Christianity. Christianity eventually became the official (mandatory) religion of the entire Roman Empire The New Testament tells the story of Saul who was converted to Christianity and changed his name to Paul. Paul became a missionary who spread Christianity throughout parts of the Roman Empire ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Islam Founder & Leaders The Prophet Muhammad Symbols Holy Book Holy Sites Key Beliefs Crescent & Star The Koran (also Mecca in Monotheistic spelled Quran) Saudi Arabia & Dome of the Allah is God Rock in and Muhammad Jerusalem is his prophet Mosque Practice the 5 Pillars Early Spread of Islam Spread through prophets and governmental leaders and wars like the Crusades ©2016 Red Stick Teaching The Five Pillars of Islam 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM Shahadah Salah Offering Salah (prayer) five times a day while facing east Zakat Paying the Zakat (Giving alms (money to charity or the poor) Hajj Fasting ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Testifying that Allah is god and Muhamed is his profit. Allah is the only god who has the right to be worshiped Going on a pilgrimage to Mecca Fasting from sun up to sun down during the holy month of Ramadan Father Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam Abrahamic religions trace their origin to Abraham. 54% of the world practices one of the Abrahamic Religions. The main three are Judaism, Christianity & Islam Judaism • Believe that the Jews are descendents of Abraham’s son Jacob • Began as a sect of Judaism before Christianity becoming its own religion. Islam ©2016 Red Stick Teaching • Abraham was a profit. He and his son Ishmael established the pilgrimage Jerusalem: Judaism, Christianity & Islam Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is sacred to ALL Abrahamic Religions Judaism • Spiritual Homeland of the Jews • Site of the First Temple (Today called the Temple Mound) • Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Believed to Christianity be the site of where Jesus was crucified) Islam ©2016 Red Stick Teaching • Dome of the Rock was built where people believed Muhammad ascended to heaven Hinduism Founder & Leaders Symbols Founded in India by the Aryans Holy Book The Vedas Holy Sites Key Beliefs Temples & Shrines Polytheistic Karma Lotus Flower Dharma Reincarnation Spread of Hinduism Because of the Belief in Reincarnation. Hindus believe that all living things are sacred. ©2016 Red Stick Teaching The Many Gods of Hinduism Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. This means that followers of Hinduism believe that there are many different gods in the world. Several major gods have sects, or groups of people who are devoted to that particular god. Temples can be found throughout India build to honor different gods A Painting of the 5 deities: they are major gods of Hinduism ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Karma & Dharma Karma Dharma Refers to the spiritual cause and effect of a persons actions. Good deeds equals good karma and will influence the future happiness of a person. Refers the behaviors that are expected of one who practices Hinduism, the right way to live. In Buddhism, it refers to the cosmic order of life. ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Reincarnation Reincarnation is the belief that after a person dies, their spirit can begin a new life in a different body. When the physical body dies, the soul enters one of the 4 kingdoms until the cycle is complete and they are one with the universe. A person’s Karma influence where the soul is reborn. ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Buddhism Founder & Leaders Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha) Symbols The Wheel Holy Book No One Book (Represents the 8 fold path to enlightenment) Founded in India Monks Dali Lama Collections of mediations & Prayers Holy Sites Key Beliefs Temples & Monasteries Follow the 8 Fold Path Seek Enlightenment through Meditation Buddha means “The Enlightened one. He lived his life as an example of giving up earthly possessions to seek enlightenment and help the suffering of others ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Siddhartha Gautama Siddhartha Gautama, was a wealthy Indian Prince who did not understand why there was so much suffering in the world. He began to ask questions about the meaning of life and took a vow of poverty and spent his time fasting and meditating. He became the Buddha (Enlightened One). He taught people about the 4 Noble Truths. Suffering and unhappiness are a part of life that cannot be escaped Suffering comes from our desires for material possessions and we want things we cannot have People can overcome ignorance and reach Nirvana, a state of perfect peace People can overcome ignorance and desire by following the 8-fold path that leads to wisdom and enlightenment ©2016 Red Stick Teaching The 8-Fold path The 8-fold path is one of the 4 Noble Truths. It leads the way to enlightenment. Right View Right Mindfulness Right Intention Right Concentration Right Speech Right Action Right Effort Right Livelihood ©2016 Red Stick Teaching Dear Buyer, I wanted to first thank you for your purchase. Secondly, I want to remind you about the fact that you can build up TPT credit by leaving feedback on my products. You can submit feedback at the time of purchase or go to My Purchases for a list of what you have bought in the past. Next to each title you`ll find a Leave Feedback button. 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