1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name the five major world religions.
2. Slide
60 seconds
Hinduism is an ancient religion that originated in India around 1500 BCE. Islam was founded by the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity were founded in Asia between 2000 BCE and 0 CE.
The Founding of Major Religions
3. Slide
60 seconds
Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world and it predates recorded history. As such we DO NOT KNOW who the founder was, or atleast no one person has been credited with its creation. The founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, was born a prince in the 5th century BC. The founder of Islam, Prophet Muhammad, was born in 570 AD in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The founder of Christianity was Jesus Christ. Who we do know thanks to historical Roman documents was indeed a real person.
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4. Open question
180 seconds
What are some of the key similarities and differences between the founding of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity?
5. Open question
180 seconds
What are some of the key beliefs that are common to all of the five major world religions (Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity)?
6. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a dinosaur wearing a tutu and dancing ballet
7. Poll
60 seconds
Who is considered the founder of Hinduism?
- Gautama Buddha
- Jesus Christ
- There is no single founder
- Abraham
8. Poll
60 seconds
Which prophet is considered the founder of Islam?
- Muhammad
- Moses
- Paul
- Siddhartha Gautama
9. Poll
60 seconds
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
- David
- Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
- Abraham
- John the Baptist
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which religious figure is considered the patriarch and ancestor of Judaism?
- Abraham
- Buddha
- Muhammad
- Jesus Christ
11. Poll
60 seconds
Who is regarded as the central figure and foundation of Christianity?
- Jesus Christ
- Krishna
- Confucius (Kong Fuzi)
- Laozi (Lao Tzu)
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