World History: Comparative Religion Project
Your task is to describe and compare each of the major world religions/philosophies. You will create a word document that
includes all that is listed in the content section. Your work must be submitted to me via turnitin.com. Extensive research will be
required to complete the assignment and adequate class time will be given. The project will also be worth a substantial amount
of points due to the amount of time that is to be committed to it. A rubric is included to assist you.
The Major Religions/Philosophies of the World:
Buddhism (Mahayana OR Theravada)
Islam
Chinese Traditional (Confucianism OR Taoism)
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Required Content:
1) How and when was the religion created? What was the historical context?
2) Who were the important people, leaders and empires in the religion/philosophy?
3) Are there religious texts or other primary sources that are important to understanding the religion/philosophy?
Use excerpts from important texts to explain the religion or philosophy.
4) What are the basic principles and practices of the religion/philosophy?
5) Where did the religion/philosophy begin?
6) How did the religion/philosophy view the role of women?
7) What impact did the philosophy/religion have on art and architecture?
8) Did the religion/philosophy spread? How and where?
9) Compare the religion/philosophy to one other religion/philosophy.
10) What was the impact of the religion/philosophy on world history?
*** CITATION IS ALSO REQUIRED!!!!!
Rubric:
Buddhism (Mahayana and Theravada)
Content ___/50
Chinese Traditional (Confucianism & Taoism)
Content ___/50
Islam
Content -
___/50
Hinduism
Content -
___/50
Christianity
Content -
___/50
Judaism
Content -
___/50
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5
10
15
20 -
Grade
Professionalism – Not Taken Seriously -----------------------------------------------------------------Project complete with
professional appearance _________
Grammar – Many Errors --------------------------------------- Few Errors ----------------------------------------No Errors
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Citation – Not Present ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Present
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Total Score
__________ / 360