Comparative+Religions-Buddhism,+Hinduism,+Islam,+Judaism

= = flat = Standards Covered in this Unit: =
 * 1) Examine, interpret and compare the main ideas of Hinduism and Buddhism and explain their influence on civilization in India.
 * 2) Describe the life of Muhammad, fundamental teachings of Islam, and connections of Islam to Judaism and Christianity.
 * 3) Trace the extent and consequences of Islam’s spread in Asia, the Mediterranean region and southern Europe.
 * 4) Explain how the community of Muslims became divided into Sunnis and Shiites and the long-term consequences of this division.
 * 5) Differentiate hierarchies in the social structures of early civilized peoples and explain the influence of religious belief systems upon ancient governmental systems.

= Key Ideas from Unit: = = Buddhism: =
 * The Story of the Buddha (Sidhartha Guatama):
 * His Birth
 * The Prophecy about Him
 * The 4 Visions
 * His Search for Enlightenment

Buddhist Teaching:

 * The 4 Noble Truths
 * The Eightfold Path
 * Reincarnation
 * The Caste System
 * Divisions within Buddhism
 * Nirvana

Buddhist Holy Places:

 * Temples
 * Bodh Gaya

= Hinduism: =

Basic Teachings:

 * Brahma
 * Vishnu
 * Siva
 * Reincarnation
 * Karma
 * Dharma
 * Moksha
 * The Vedas
 * The Upanishads

Sacred Epics:

 * Ramayana
 * Mahabharata

Religious Practices:

 * Sacred Animals
 * Sacred Rivers
 * Death Rituals
 * Yoga
 * Hindu Temples

= Islam: =

The Story of Muhammad:

 * Early Life
 * Messages from God
 * The Hegira
 * Conquering of Mecca
 * Death of Muhammad

Basic Beliefs:

 * The Koran
 * The Five Pillars
 * Prohibitions
 * Jihad
 * The Sunna
 * Sharia Law
 * Holy Sites

Divisions in Islam:

 * Sunni
 * Shia

Islamic Dynasties:

 * Umayyad Dynasty
 * Abbasid Dynasty

= Judaism: =

Key Individuals:

 * Abraham
 * Jacob
 * Moses
 * Deborah
 * David
 * Solomon
 * God

The Covenants:

 * Abrahamic Covenant
 * Mosiac Covenant

Key Events:

 * Founding of Judaism
 * The Exodus
 * Division of Israel
 * The Diaspora
 * Building of the Temple

Sacred Texts:

 * The Torah
 * Talmud