AP WORLD HISTORY
"RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS PROJECT PRESENTATIONS"***
DIRECTIONS:
In groups of 2 or 3, you will research an important world religion and then develop a 5
minute "teach-in" presentation covering the major tenets of that religion.
Religions are:
Polytheism
Buddhism
Daoism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Confucianism
The points you MUST cover are:
a) the religion's god(s)
b) what the followers basically believe
c) how the follower practice this religion
d) the "big rituals" of the religion
e) the role of women in this religion
f) the major texts and books of faith of this religion
g) major contacts with other religions (if any) until 600 CE
(Cooperation/Conflict)
h) one major quotations which reflect the religion from its leaders or books of faith
EXPECTATIONS:
a) Present good solid GENERAL information.
b) Develop and post for your classmates an outline of your presentation as well as a
timeline of the major developments (at least 5) of your religion until 600 CE.
c) You use at least two visuals are required (i.e., posters, overheads, artifacts,
objects, PowerPoint, wiki-page).
d) Each group must stay within a 5 minute presentation time limit.
e) Each group member must take an active role in the presentation of the material.
f) Each group should deliver an ORGANIZED and INTERESTING presentation.
g) Each group must include a bibliography.
This assignment is worth 25 project points.
Due at the end of class.
Have fun!!!!!!!
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"RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS PROJECT PRESENTATIONS"
GRADING GRID
Religion:
Presenters:
CONTENT: (For each category: 5 excellent; 4 good; 3 OK; 2 and 1 poor)
a. The Major God(s)
b. Basic Beliefs
c. Practices
d. The "Big Rituals"
e. Role of Women
f. Major Texts
g. Major Contacts with
Other Religions
PRESENTATION:
a. Organization
b. Presentation Techniques (eye contact, speaking voice, and presence)
c. Visuals
d. Time Limit
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