3 Types of Diffusion
Hierarchical- spread from leader to leader
Expansion- spread from person to person
Relocation- somebody moves and takes the idea with them
Exodus Moses led the
people out of Egypt back to Israel
After years of wars, they conquered Jerusalem
Split of Israel Half of the lands the
Jews had acquired were conquered. The kingdom split into two.
The tribes of Judah and Benjamin remained in Judah.
How were Jews treated?
Forced to leave Jerusalem Persecuted during the Middle Ages Murdered during the Holocaust
Why? Closed group Related by ethnicity Intolerance Scapegoats
Jewish beliefs Monotheism Ten
Commandments (Ethics)
Temple Rabbi Synagogue Clothing
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Christianity
A religion whose followers believe Jesus Christ to be the Savior of the world.
Constantine
The first Roman Emperor to become Christian.
Issued the Edict of Milan in 313.
Reformation Pastor Martin Luther
argued against the Catholic Church
He was excommunicated, but protected by a German Lord
Many sects broke away from there
Protestants
Christian Beliefs One God Jesus Christ is the
Savior of the World Ethics Authority Christmas Easter Saint Days
Islam
A religion whose followers adhere to the teachings of the prophet Mohammed.
Mohammed was visited by an angel (Gabriel) who restored the teachings of God to Earth.
Born in Mecca, he was driven out because of his teachings.
Later, he was invited back. Translated into heaven in Jerusalem
Five Pillars of Islam The Creed (faith in
Allah) Pray five times a
day Fast during the
month of Ramadan Almsgiving Pilgrimage to Mecca
Islamic Division After Mohammed
died, there was controversy over who should take his place.
Those who favor his son-in-law Ali= Shia
Those who favor election= Sunnite
Hinduism Indo-Aryans invaded
India Society began to
structure itself Religion started to
form Religious text=
Vedas and Bhagavad Gita
Beliefs Monism- everything
in the world is the of the same essence of God
Maya- the illusion of the world
Reincarnation- rebirth of souls, perhaps in different forms
Dharma- doing one’s moral duty
Karma- good or bad force created by a person’s actions
Nirvana- ultimate peace and spiritual growth
-end of reincarnation
Siddhartha Gautama
Born 563 BC in northern India Wealthy prince (had no wants) Four passing sights Great Renunciation Enlightenment=first Buddha
Four Noble Truths All life is suffering Suffering is caused
by desire Giving up desires
frees people from suffering
The was to renunciation of desire is the Eightfold Path
Eightfold Path
Right Views-seeing life as it really is Right Intentions- striving for perfection Right Speech- avoiding lies and gossip Right Living- avoiding harming others Right Effort- seeking to prevent evil Right Mindfulness- awareness of self Right Concentration- meditation
Taoism (Daoism) Laozi- wanted
people to come into harmony with the Dao
Accepting of life as it is
Contemplation of nature
Balance
Confucianism
Confucius (551-479 BC)- taught respect for family and reverence for the past
Everyone should perform the duties of his or her role
5 Key Relationships
Husband and Wife Father and Son Oldest son and younger brothers Ruler and subject Elders and juniors
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