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Diffusion and World Religion Study Topics
World Religion Info
1. 4 Noble Truths, reincarnation, and meditation are all characteristics of what religion?
Buddhism
2. A cross is a symbol of what major world religion?
Christianity
3. Buddhism began in India and spread to where?
Eastern Asia
4. Christianity began in the Middle East and spread to what region/empire in the Eastern Hemisphere?
Roman Empire
5. Confucianism became a major part of China's what? (2 things)
government and culture
6. In what religion do people celebrate Lent, participate in "Carnival," and is characterized by
parades and festivals?
Christianity
7. In what religion do people honor many gods and possibly have a family shrine?
Hinduism
8. Who are the Hebrews?
Followers of Judaism
9. What are Rabbis?
Religious leaders of Judaism
10. What is the founding location of Judaism?
Jerusalem
11. Muslims fast for a month. What is this holy month called?
Ramadan
12. Out of all the religions we studied, which religion CANNOT be traced back to a
single-person/founder?
Hinduism
13. Reincarnation is a belief of what religion?
Buddhism
14. What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
Quran
15. Which religion includes following the 5 Pillars?
Islam
16. What is the name of the city that Islam can be traced back to?
Mecca
17. The Star of David and the Menorah are symbols of what religion?
Judaism
18. What are some major holidays of Judaism?
Passover, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
19. What does it mean to reach Nirvana? And what religion is Nirvana associated with?
Buddhism defines nirvana as the ultimate freedom from ignorance and an ideal condition of
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rest, harmony, or joy.
20. What holiday celebrates the Exodus- when the Jews escaped slavery in Egypt?
Passover
21. What is the name of the followers of Islam?
Muslims
22. What is the primary religion of India?
Hinduism
23. What is the significance of Christmas?
The birth of Jesus
24. What major religion includes a leader known as the Pope?
Christianity
25. What religion believes in resurrection? What holiday is associated with resurrection?
Christianity. Easter.
26. What is the name of the holy book for Christianity?
Bible
27. Which religion(s) have the 10 Commandments?
Christianity and Judaism
28. Which religion believes in “love your neighbor?”
Christianity
29. Who can the religion of Islam be traced back to?
Muhammad
Written Response
30. Identify AND explain the 3 factors leading to cultural diffusion.
Provide and explain its impact on the world.
Factor 1 War
An occupying country is expected to bring supplies, weapons, and military personnel.
They will also bring elements of its culture to the region.
Factor 2 Migration
When individuals or groups move from one region to another they bring cultural traits
such as: language, religion, and social customs and practices to the new region.
Factor 3 Trade
A valuable asset in CD. Since ancient times, people have exchanged goods as well as ideas.
CD changes cultures around the world.
Pick one supporting detail.
-Entertainment: various aspects of one’s culture appeals to other cultural groups globally
via TV, movies, and the Internet.
-Fashion: when people migrate they tend to bring their fashion with them.
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Global trade allows styles to become available worldwide.
-Music: Every culture has some form of music; w/ an increase in technology and
communication, the spread of music travels at a faster pace.
-Technology: Mobile devices have become essential for communicating w/ people
at home, work or across the world.