Ch. 6: RELIGION

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Religion Quiz:

Classification of Religions

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Universalizing Religions:

Christianity

Islam

Buddhism

     Sikhism

Baha’i

Ethnic Religions:

Hinduism

Confucianism

Daoism / Taoism

Shintoism

Judaism

Animism

Origin of Religions

Formation of the
Universalizing Religions:

Diffusion of
Universalizing Religions

Diffusion of
Ethnic Religions

Syncretism = a combination of often mutually opposed beliefs (various religions)

An exception: Judaism

Holy Places / Pilgrimages

Holy Places - Hindu

Holy Places - Buddhist

Holy Places

Places of Worship