UNIT #3 - RELIGION
The Religion unit introduces students to the basic beliefs and practices of people from the past through today. Students will learn about religions that are no longer practiced as well as some of the major world religions and philosophies still followed today, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. Students will learn about how religion transformed ancient societies and the implications these impacts have on our world today.
Essential Questions:
What are the basic beliefs and practices of monotheistic & polytheistic religions that transformed civilizations?
How do religious beliefs play a role in migrations, invasions and conquests of cultural groups?
How do religious events of the past impact the events of today?
What role did historical figures play in the introduction and spread of religious beliefs?
Essential Questions:
What are the basic beliefs and practices of monotheistic & polytheistic religions that transformed civilizations?
How do religious beliefs play a role in migrations, invasions and conquests of cultural groups?
How do religious events of the past impact the events of today?
What role did historical figures play in the introduction and spread of religious beliefs?