TIME TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CULTURE

So Much to do…..

DO NOW

How important is religion in your

life? Explain your answer.

Information Homework scores calculated - entered into the computer Binder Collection – rolling collection - place on counter by sharpener - Final day to turn in will be FridayMIRPL Assignment - watch due dates - Pd 8 Due Thursday - no late assignments

Current Events: WorldISIS fighters - American fighter claims they were paid and drugged

Australia bans travel from Ebola zones

- strong immigration control - suspending humanitarian programs

DO NOW

How important is religion in your

life? Explain your answer.

ReligionBelief in 1 or many supernatural power(s)Creator(s) of Earth and all that is in itPeople and their being:

Types:MonotheisticPolytheisticAnimistic

Monotheistic Religions Judaism - believe in God - waiting on the “savior” - old testament, 10 commandments Christianity - believe in God and his son (savior) - old and new testament Islam - Koran is the holy book - Allah and Mohammed the prophet

A word about Christianity…

Polytheistic Religions Belief in many Gods or spirits Hinduism - over 5000 years old - began in India - Brahman lead God Greek Gods - Zeus and host of others Roman Gods - Pantheon of Gods - Jupiter, Minerva, Diana, and more

Animistic Religions Belief in spirits - many tribal religions - native American

groups Aboriginal people African Tribal groups Provides human

characteristics to inanimate objects

- rocks, trees, animals

Culture Project Read the instructions Review the rubric Due date Next Week? - some class time provided - big assignment

Exit1.Create a definition of culture

based on what you have learned from the reading.

2.Based on what you have learned, does your view of your own culture change?

Explain your answer.