Introduction
Hey Class!
Work on this Web Quest to review World Religions!
At the end of the review you will create your belief system out of the parts of these religions that you find most meaningful to you.
Task
In this Web Quest you will choose 3 out of the 7 world religions listed and review some of the main tennants and principles of that religion.
Choose Three of the Following:
1. Buddhism
2. Taoism
3. Hinduism
4. Chistianity
5. Islam
6. Judaism
7. Shintoism
Process
Buddhism
Watch this video and answer the following:
Name 3 Important ideas or concepts in Buddhism:
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Explain what you think enlightenment is?
Why would people want to convert to this religion? What would be the ideas or concepts that would attract the most followers?
Taoism
Watch this video and answer the following:
Name 3 Important ideas or concepts in Taoism:
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In your own words what is Wu-Wei?
Why would people want to convert to this religion? What would be the ideas or concepts that would attract the most followers?
Hinduism
Watch this video and answer the following:
Name 3 Important Ideas or Concepts in Hinduism:
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Assess what you think the most important belief in Hinduism is?
Why would people want to convert to this religion? What would be the ideas or concepts that would attract the most followers?
Watch this video and answer the following:
Name 3 Important ideas or concepts in Christianity:
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According the Christians what was the purpose of Jesus' life on Earth?
Why would people want to convert to this religion? What would be the ideas or concepts that would attract the most followers?
Islam
Watch this video and answer the following:
Name 3 Important Ideas or Concepts in Islam:
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Why do Muslims believe that Muhammad was sent by God to Humanity?
Why would people want to convert to this religion? What would be ideas or concepts that would attract the most followers?
Judaism
Watch this video and answer the following:
Name 3 Important Ideas or Concepts in Judaism:
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Explain the importance of the Torah in Judaism?
Why would people want to convert to this religion? What would be the ideas or concepts that would attract the most followers?
Name 3 Important Ideas or Concepts in Shintoism:
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Explain the concept of Kami in Shintoism?
Why would people want to convert to this religion? What would be the ideas or concepts that would attract the most followers?
Conclusion
Create your own belief system or spiritual practice using what you feel are the most meaningful beliefs of the religions you studied.
Name you faith
Name 4 essential beliefs or practices in your belief system
Explain why you choose these 4 beliefs or practices. You may also paste an image to represent your faith if you wish.
Submit it into Schoology when you are finished.