Major Belief Systems in our World
Belief System
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Place where it began, where it
is mainly located, and how
many followers: Map
Name: _____________________________
Founder and when it
began:
 Picture of
founder
Sects within the religion
with explanation
Sacred writings and
Place of worship
 Pics of both
Belief System
Holy Days of the Year and
their meanings
Practices and beliefs
about the afterlife
Major beliefs about the human situation and life’s
purpose.
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
In addition: You will need to get pictures of traditional dress, food, symbols, people practicing the religion, the place of
worship, holidays, festivals. The more pictures you have the more effective your poster will be. A picture is worth a thousand
words!
Websites: Big Religion Chart: http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Religion and Ethics BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
Articles and Examples: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002592/