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Religions of The World
Religions of The World
By Chris , Rachel , and Danielle By Chris , Rachel , and Danielle
By Jane Yeam’s Social Studies ClassPascack Hills High School, Montvale, NJ
PercentagesOf World Religions
PercentagesOf World Religions
33% Christian (Protestant and Roman Catholic)
22.1% Islam 15.3% Hindu 6.1% Buddhist 3.8% Chinese traditional Religions (Taoism,
Confucianism, and Buddhism) 3.2% Tribal religions 0.2% Jewish 0.1% Shinto
33% Christian (Protestant and Roman Catholic)
22.1% Islam 15.3% Hindu 6.1% Buddhist 3.8% Chinese traditional Religions (Taoism,
Confucianism, and Buddhism) 3.2% Tribal religions 0.2% Jewish 0.1% Shinto
North AmericaNorth AmericaMajor ReligionsMajor ReligionsMajor ReligionsMajor Religions
-The major religions of North America are Protestantism, Roman Catholic, and Judaism.
-Judaism - Judaism makes up only about 0.2% of the world’s population. - There are three different branches of Judaism. They
are Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed.
-- Some of the major holidays that are celebrated in Judaism are Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur. - The Torah is the holy book of Judaism.
EuropeEuropeMajorMajor ReligionsReligionsMajorMajor ReligionsReligions
-The major religions of Europe are Protestantism, Roman Catholic, Judaism, Islam, and Eastern Orthodox.
- Eastern Orthodox- There are about 225 million people in the world who
practice Eastern Orthodox.
-The most Eastern Orthodox people in the world are in Greece and Turkey.
- This religion arose in the 11th century.
-The Bible is the holy book of this religion.
AustraliaMajor ReligionsAustralia
Major Religions
Christianity, Protestantism, Islam
Christianity, Protestantism, Islam
Facts about ProtestantismProtestantism began in Australia in 1788.
Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century.
Asia Major Religions
Asia Major Religions
BUDDHISM, SHINTOISM, TAOISM, CONFUSUCIANISM,
HINDUISM, ISLAM
BUDDHISM, SHINTOISM, TAOISM, CONFUSUCIANISM,
HINDUISM, ISLAM
Facts about BuddhismSome people think it is a religion, while others believe it is a culture or philosophy. Buddhism is split into two major divisions: Hinayana and Theravada.
Their goal in life is to reach Nirvana, the Buddha's word for release from selfishness and pain Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of Buddhism
South AmericaMajor Religions
South AmericaMajor Religions
Islam, Protestantism, and Roman Catholic
Islam, Protestantism, and Roman Catholic
Roman CatholicRoman Catholic People who are Roman Catholic attend the Roman Catholic Church The religion began in the Roman Empire in present day Europe Catholics believe in one God They believe Jesus is the son of God They believe Jesus Christ is the savior of the Christians It is lead by the Pope who lives in Vatican City in Italy The Pope is a holy figure of the Roman Catholic Church It was brought to South America by the Spanish The leaders are:
– The Pope– Bishops– Archbishops– Cardinals– Priests
People who are Roman Catholic attend the Roman Catholic Church The religion began in the Roman Empire in present day Europe Catholics believe in one God They believe Jesus is the son of God They believe Jesus Christ is the savior of the Christians It is lead by the Pope who lives in Vatican City in Italy The Pope is a holy figure of the Roman Catholic Church It was brought to South America by the Spanish The leaders are:
– The Pope– Bishops– Archbishops– Cardinals– Priests
AfricaMajor Religions
AfricaMajor Religions
Islam , Roman Catholic, Protestant,
Jewish , and Hindu
Islam , Roman Catholic, Protestant,
Jewish , and Hindu
IslamIslam The word “Islam” means “peace through the submission to God.” A person who practices Islam is called Muslim The word “Muslim” means “anyone or anything that submits itself
to the will of God” Muslims believe in one God and the teachings of the prophet
Muhammad They call their God “Allah” There are the five pillars or practices of Islam, the pillars must be
practiced in order to be considered a true Muslim– Shahadah - belief in Muhammad and that there is one God – Formal prayer five times a day. – Fasting during the daylight hours in the month of Ramadan. – Poor-due "tax" - 2.5% of savings given to the poor at the end of each
year – Pilgrimage to Mecca- (travel to the city of Mecca) at least once
The word “Islam” means “peace through the submission to God.” A person who practices Islam is called Muslim The word “Muslim” means “anyone or anything that submits itself
to the will of God” Muslims believe in one God and the teachings of the prophet
Muhammad They call their God “Allah” There are the five pillars or practices of Islam, the pillars must be
practiced in order to be considered a true Muslim– Shahadah - belief in Muhammad and that there is one God – Formal prayer five times a day. – Fasting during the daylight hours in the month of Ramadan. – Poor-due "tax" - 2.5% of savings given to the poor at the end of each
year – Pilgrimage to Mecca- (travel to the city of Mecca) at least once
CitationsCitations World map first slide- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Islamic_symbol.PNG Picture (Judaism): http://www.mrdowling.com/images/605judaism.gif
Information (Judaism): http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/judaism/judaism.html
Picture (Eastern Orthodox): http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/00/18/a5/05/eastern-orthodox-church.jpg
Information (Eastern Orthodox): http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/orthodoxy.htm
South America Slide pictures: http://www.inmagine.com/unz381/u18423244-photo, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Islam_symbol_plane.svg, http://www.gabbysdad.com/crosses.htm
Roman Catholic facts: http://christianity.about.com/od/denominations/a/catholichistory.htm
Africa slide pictures: http://www.medway.gov.uk/print/index/learning/schoolinfo/38557/sacre.html
Islam facts: http://www.meccacentric.com/30_facts.html
http://j3nnif3r-j3nnif3r.blogspot.com/2007_09_01_archive.html http://www.abc.net.au/religion/stories/s817757.htm http://photos.igougo.com/pictures-photos-l682-p218979-Buddah.html
World map first slide- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Islamic_symbol.PNG Picture (Judaism): http://www.mrdowling.com/images/605judaism.gif
Information (Judaism): http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/judaism/judaism.html
Picture (Eastern Orthodox): http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/00/18/a5/05/eastern-orthodox-church.jpg
Information (Eastern Orthodox): http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/orthodoxy.htm
South America Slide pictures: http://www.inmagine.com/unz381/u18423244-photo, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Islam_symbol_plane.svg, http://www.gabbysdad.com/crosses.htm
Roman Catholic facts: http://christianity.about.com/od/denominations/a/catholichistory.htm
Africa slide pictures: http://www.medway.gov.uk/print/index/learning/schoolinfo/38557/sacre.html
Islam facts: http://www.meccacentric.com/30_facts.html
http://j3nnif3r-j3nnif3r.blogspot.com/2007_09_01_archive.html http://www.abc.net.au/religion/stories/s817757.htm http://photos.igougo.com/pictures-photos-l682-p218979-Buddah.html
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