3.4.6 Practice: World Religions Today
Practice
World History
Points Possible:30
Name: misha benhamou
Date:
In this assignment, you will complete the following steps:
1. Research: Using what you have learned in this course and an online resource, research
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity.
2. Analyze: Answer questions about different aspects of the four religions.
3. Synthesize: Summarize what you have learned using evidence from your research.
This section is worth 15 points. See the scoring rubric below for more details on how you will be
graded on your research.
Research the religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity to fill in the table
below. Be sure to complete each section of the table. Research resources:
1. For information on the origins and primary beliefs of the four religions, review the
contents of this course. In particular, revisit the content in Lesson 4 of Units 2 and 3.
2. For information on the role of the four religions today, visit The Pew Forum on Religion
and Public Life:
https://www.pewforum.org/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-exec/
Comparing World Religions
Hinduism
Date and place
of origin
Founder
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Holy book(s)
Major beliefs
Regions where
religion is
practiced today
Number of
people
practicing today
This section is worth 10 points. See the scoring rubric below for more details on how you will be
graded on your analysis.
Use your research findings to answer the questions below.
1. How do you think the belief in reincarnation shared by both Hinduism and Buddhism affects
the actions of Hindus and Buddhists today?
2. How do Hindu and Buddhist beliefs differ regarding the caste system? How could this
difference affect societies today?
3. Judeo-Christian values are those beliefs shared by both Judaism and Christianity. How do you
think these shared beliefs influenced modern society in the United States?
4. Think of one major difference in the beliefs of Judaism and Christianity. How could this
difference impact the everyday lives of followers of these religions?
5. Think about the four religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity. What belief
do all four religions have in common? What role do these religions play in the lives of people
today?
This section is worth 5 points. See the scoring rubric below for more details on how you will be
graded.
Answer the question below in one paragraph of at least four sentences. Your first sentence
should state your opinion. Use specific evidence from your research to support your answer.
In your opinion, what are the enduring characteristics of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and
Christianity? Why are religions founded thousands of years ago still widely followed today?

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