1. Religion:
2. Origins: How did this religion begin? When did it begin? Where did it begin?
3. Beliefs: What does this religion believe? Are there different sects within this religion? Monotheism or polytheism?
5. What are the sacred symbols of this religion? Why are they sacred?
6. Describe the sacred sites of this religion. Where are they? Why are they sacred?
7. How do people of this religion worship? Where do they worship? What do they do when they are worshipping?
8. What do people of this religion celebrate? Describe special holidays or events.
9. Find some interesting facts about this religion.
Create a 5-7 question quiz based on the information shared in your Powerpoint presentation. This should be a Microsoft word document. Save it as “Your Religion.Quiz.Your Homeroom” (ExampleJudaism.Quiz.Avery)
Create a Powerpoint to present to the class on your assigned religion. Use the information you’ve collected so far. Save it as “Your Religion.Powerpoint.Your Homeroom” (Example- Judaism.Powerpoint.Avery)
Your Powerpoint must contain the following slides in this order:
____ Title Page
____ Origins
____ Beliefs
____ Sacred Text
____ Sacred Symbol
____ Sacred Sites
____ Worship
____ Celebration/Holidays
____ Interesting Facts
*Each slide must contain 1-2 pictures. *Make your Powerpoint interesting and creative!
In your social studies textbook, read the following with your group:
-Buddhism- pgs. 82-83
-Christianity- pgs. 84-85
-Hinduism- pgs. 88-89
-Islam- pgs. 90-91
-Judaism- pgs. 92-93
While you are reading, write down the important information in the “Notes” page of this packet.