World Religions

Subject: Social Studies  ·  Grade level: 9th

An academic survey of the world's largest religions — their origins, core ideas, and influence. Understanding world religions isn't about deciding which is 'r

In this lesson

• What is a religion?
• Hinduism & Buddhism
• The Abrahamic religions
• Themes across religions

Key terms

Monotheism

Belief in one God.

Polytheism

Belief in many gods or divine beings.

Sacred text

A written work considered holy by a religion.

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