SS10.8.3

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

SS10.8.3
Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The origins, development, influence, spread, and cultural contributions of Judaism, Greek and Roman gods, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify locations on a map or globe.
Use maps to support conclusions about cultural groups.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The history, key tenets, and beliefs of early world religions and philosophies have influenced regional and world history.

Vocabulary

Judaism
Diaspora
covenant
Greek gods
Hinduism
Buddhism
Roman gods
oracle
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Islam
Christianity
Zen
prophets
messiah
disciple
apostle
Darma
Karma
monotheism
polytheism
meditation
reincarnation
excommunicate
monastery
doctrine
parable
philosophies
tenets

COS Examples

Examples: Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Greek and Roman gods

Aligned Learning Resources

Hinduism: Core Ideas of Brahman, Atman, Samsara, and Moksha

Buddha and Ashoka/Crash Course World History

Christianity from Judaism to Constantine/Crash Course World History

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