World Belief Systems/Religions Project

Objectives:

To understand the purpose and influence of the Belief Systems which existed from 600 BCE - 600 CE

To research at least one belief system in depth, interpreting and evaluating primary and secondary sources of information, and presenting the information to the class

To identify the beliefs and practices of the major belief systems

To evaluate the interaction and impact of the major belief systems

Essential Questions to be addressed:

How do religion and philosophy influence history?

How do individuals influence society?


Use the following sources to complete your research:


BBC - Religions

Christianity - Encyclopedia Britannica

Judaism

Taoism

Islam

Sikhism

Hinduism

Buddhism