WHS.SS.22.B

Describe the historical origins, central ideas, and spread of major religious and philosophical traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.

World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
historical originscentral ideasspreadmajor religious and philosophical traditionsBuddhismChristianityConfucianismHinduismIslamJudaismSikhism
Skills
  • describe (historical origins of major religious and philosophical traditions) #dok2
  • describe (central ideas of major religious and philosophical traditions) #dok2
  • explain (spread of major religious and philosophical traditions) #dok3
  • compare (historical origins, central ideas, or spread among traditions) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the historical origins of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. #dok2
  • I can describe the central ideas associated with Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. #dok2
  • I can explain how Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism spread to different regions. #dok3
  • I can compare the origins, central beliefs, and spread of major world religions and philosophies. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Religious and philosophical traditions have distinct historical origins, foundational beliefs, and methods of diffusion that have shaped world cultures and societies.
  • The spread of major religions and philosophies has influenced civilizations globally, affecting beliefs, behaviors, and interactions between societies.
Essential Questions
  • What are the historical origins of the major world religions and philosophical traditions?
  • What are the central ideas or beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism?
  • How did these religious and philosophical traditions spread across different regions and cultures?
  • How have the spread and central ideas of these faiths shaped societies and cultures throughout history?
  • In what ways are the historical origins and core beliefs of these religions and philosophies similar and different?