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SHS11 WorldReligions Q1 - Wk2
SHS11 WorldReligions Q1 - Wk2
Grade 11
INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF GEOGRAPHY,
CULTURE, AND RELIGIONS
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Foreword
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INTRODUCTION
Just like any living organism, religions are born in history, gradually develop
into living traditions, and affect the lives of their adherents. Belief systems began in
certain places within the given conditions of culture and geography.
Various organized religions have their set of symbols as they continue to
influence the lives of their devotees all over the world. Based from its fundamental
structure, religions continually developed into a complicated system filled with rites
and practices that made recruitment of its adherents necessary.
There are also other religions that faced demised as in the case of
Zoroastrianism that once originated in South Asia but is now restricted only in India,
Iran, and Central Asia.
They may also give impetus to establish new movements within religious
groups, such as in the case of Buddhism that may be viewed as a reaction to the
overly ritualistic beliefs and exclusivity in the nature of Hinduism.
They may also contribute to the foundation of other religions, such as those
borrowed themes of Christianity from Judaism, and of Islam from both Christianity and
Judaism.
This lesson will deal with the interconnectedness of geography, culture, and
religions.
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YOUR TARGET
1. The teachings of Confucius became the state religion during the Han Dynasty.
2. God instructed Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac at Mount Hira.
3. The Hindus believe in the trimurti or the three forms of god.
4. Ganges River is considered as the holiest river for the Muslims.
5. Saudi Arabia had undergone a bloody civil war from 1975 to 1990 between
Christians and Muslims
6. The Dome of the Rock is located in Mount Ararat.
7. Judaism has forty-eight prophets and seven prophetesses.
8. The concept of filial piety is important in Islam.
9. The Arabian Peninsula consists of countries that are predominantly Buddhist in
character.
10. Religions that originated in China considered the Analects and Dao De Jing as
Sacred texts.
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GEOGRAPHY, CULTURE, AND RELIGIONS
LEARN THIS
1 ARHABMA
2 HSIMUDNI
3 CEISENH AOITNZILIVIC
4 ISHDMBUD
5 CUSICFUNO
6 JEALMUSRE
7 ANBARIA PSINUENAL
8 JSAMIDU
9 CTYANTSIRIHI
10 STUHO SAIA
REMEMBER
The existence of humankind for so long a time has resulted in the establishment
of religion and belief system. It is certain that many religions may have been
undocumented in the past. Others may have gradually expired.
Various scholars hold the view that religion is universal and can be found in all
known contemporary societies. Even the most basic of belief system can be seen to
a greater or lesser degree in all religions.
There are many theories that have been formulated to explain the origin of
religion. Even pre-historic men, such as Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons, have
practiced a set of belief system in one way or another, including burying of their dead,
painting on the walls of caves, and carving images from the stones.
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Important Dates on the Origin of World Religions
Date (circa) Significance
c.2000 BCE Time of Abraham, the patriarch of Israel
c.1200 BCE Time of Moses, the leader of the Hebrews during the Exodus
c.110 - 500 BCE Hindus compile their holy text, the Vedas
c.563 - 83 BCE Time of Buddha, founder of Buddhism
c.551 - 479 BCE Time of Confucius, founder of Confucianism
c.200 BCE The Hindu Book, Bhagavad Gita is written
c.2-4 BCE - 32 CE Time of Jesus Christ, the Messiah and the founder of Christianity
c.32 CE The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
40 - 90 CE The New Testament is written by the followers of Jesus Christ
40 - 90 CE Time of Muhammad, who records the Quran as the basis of Islam
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the native Indian religions. The substantial movements of various people before
resulted to the development of the many components of the Indian culture seen in their
arts, beliefs, customs, languages, and literature.
The Harappan civilization, the Aryan influence, the local dynasties, and the
Muslim conquest all had their important contribution in establishing the intricate Indian
mosaic. As a result, variety and complexity characterize Indian culture.
Four great religions originated in India, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and
Sikhism, and an innumerable minor cults and local sects. Christians and Muslims also
found their way into the Indian heartland along with the Jews and Zoroastrians.
Hinduism perfectly describes Indian diversity with its assorted, diversified, and
eclectic means of religious expressions that are quite clouded to outsiders. It has no
definite founder, no one sacred book, and with innumerable gods and goddesses that
any Hindu can worship.
Hinduism or Sanatana Dharma turned systematized as a religion that preached
order and purpose to the cosmos and human life during the Vedic Period. Throughout
this period, universal order became tantamount with a stable society as manifested by
the establishment of a centralized government and the integration of collective
traditions into the lives of the Indians.
On the other hand, Buddhism focus its attention on Siddhartha Gautama
known as the Buddha who was born near the end of the 6th Century BCE. His life is
closely associated with the historical and religious development of Buddhism in India.
He was not considered as a god but a human being who happened to come across
on how to eliminate sufferings in order to break free from the continuous and painful
cycle of rebirth. Buddhist followers respect Buddha in the same way that adherents of
other world religions worship their gods.
The Mahayana sect of Buddhism differs from the Theravada school because of
its rich ordering of buddhas and bodhisattvas which attained spiritual enlightenment.
These being are said to be eligible to enter nirvana but choose to impede this glorious
path to guide others to the path of salvation.
Attaining new converts, Buddhism escalated far and wide from India to Sri
Lanka and to Southeast Asia because of its mass appeal as compared to the
exclusivity of Hindu beliefs. The religion was transported to China and gained much
headway as it reached Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Across the Himalayas, it reached
the Tibetan lands. Presently, Buddhism has become more popular outside its place of
origin while Hinduism has remained concentrated in India throughout many centuries.
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Confucian ideals geared in harmonizing human relations and serve as guide to
social behavior. Providing a backdrop of traditional Chinese values, Chinese dynasties
used Confucian morals and political ideals that became influential among the Chinese
people. The Confucian principles can be applied at the levels of individuals,
community, and state. It is not surprising that Confucian values can be seen in the
Chinese method of governance, the merit of one’s education, and importance of order
in the society. An ideal human society is an utmost concern for the Confucian believers.
On the other hand, mysteries thrive the birth and personal life of Laozi (Lao-
tzu) who may have written Dao e Jing (Tao Te Ching or The Book of the Way and its
Power) around the 6th Century BCE.
Around 142 CE., Daoism began as an organized religion with the
establishment of the “Way of the Celestial Masters” sect by Zhang Daoling during Han
Dynasty. This group along with other later Taoist sects devised intricate rituals,
venerated heavenly beings, and wrote numerous religious texts. The writings of
Daoism centers on the concept of Dao as a way or path signifying appropriateness of
one’s behavior to lead other people.
Similar with Daoism, the writings of Confucius frequently dwell upon that theme
of the Dao understood as being the truth or way things ought to be done concordant
with a specific view to life, politics, and customs. This Confucian view is somehow
close to the meaning of Dao in Daoism which means a road, path, or way in which one
does something. The Confucian Dao principally concerns human affairs while the
Daoist Dao means the way the universe works. Both Confucius and Lao-tzu were
followers of Dao. The sacred texts of Confucianism is the Analects of Confucius and
Daoism the Dao De Jing of Lao-tzu.
Geography of Faith
Laws and social norms vary by region and localities. The study about
geography of religion may reveal some fascinating truths why a certain country is
predominated by one particular religion or why a specific region became homeland of
great religions.
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Presently, adherents of these three Abrahamic religions place high importance
on the city of Jerusalem in Israel because of the numerous sites that are significant to
their belief system wherein more than a thousand synagogues, more than a hundred
churches, and more than 70 mosques can be found. This has also been sacred for the
Jews almost three thousand years now with the city being the site of the First Temple
(King Solomon’s Temple) and the Second Temple. The Western Wall (Wailing Wall or
Kotel), one of the four remaining walls that surrounded the Temple Mount, is the
second holiest shrine of the Jews.
Meanwhile, the city has been revered by the Christians for almost two thousand
years now. Important Christian sites include Mount Zion and the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher which is the site of the Golgotha (or the place of crucifixion) and the empty
tomb of Jesus Christ.
Lastly, the city has been held sacred by the Muslims for almost 1400 years now.
For the Sunni Muslims, it is their holiest city. Located at the Temple Mount, the Islamic
Dome of the Rock is the most recognizable structure in Jerusalem. It is believed that
the rock is the spot from which Muhammad ascended to heaven. Likewise, the First
and Second Temples is believed to lie beneath or near the shrine. Another Islamic
structure at the Temple Mount is the Al-Aqsa Mosque associated with the “night
journey” undertaken by Muhammad.
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The Eastern End
At the eastern end of the great Asian continent one finds the cultural and
political dominance of China. Stretching more than 5,000 kilometers across the Asian
landmass, it is bordered by various bodies of water in the east and land borders in all
directions.
Chinese culture practically influenced all other countries at its outskirts,
including Japan and Korea. The supremacy of China on the eastern front can be
explained by the role of its environment and geography that includes vast alluvial
plains, extensive fertile valleys, and a pleasant climate. The location of China proper
in the valleys of two great bodies of water, the Huang He and Yangtze, is quite
favorable because of the support these streams provide to the Chinese people that
made historic China the center of culture. Geographically, the farming people of the
river valley were isolated from the rest of the Asia because of deserts and mountains.
From these river valleys emerged small states now controlled by the first recorded
dynasties in China, the Shang and the Zhou.
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YOUR LEARNINGS
Task 6: In Response
Directions: Write a reflection learned from the lesson. In writing your reflection, you
have to complete the sentence below on a separate sheet of paper.
I learned that____________________________________________________
I realized that____________________________________________________
If given a chance_________________________________________________
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4. The peak where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
A. Mount Ararat B. Mount Moriah C. Mount Sinai D. Mount Tabor
5. Which statement DOES NOT show the integration of geography and religion?
A. Geography determines the kind of religion established in a certain area.
B. Human beings may find religion in its surrounding environment.
C. It is best to remain respectful and fearful in making judgement on religion.
D. The interaction between nature and culture makes religion more dynamic.
6. Which should be observed while visiting holy places?
A. Laugh boisterously. C. Observe silence and decency.
B. Litter trash anywhere. D. Wear revealing dress.
7. He was considered as the “Seal of the Prophets” in Islam
A. Yeshua B. Ibrahim C. Ishmael D. Muhammad
8. This religion emerged in response to the widespread warfare and social turmoil
that besieged the Zhou Dynasty.
A. Buddhism B. Confucianism C. Daoism D. Shintoism
9. The following are the great religions that originated in India, EXCEPT _______.
A. Buddhism B. Hinduism C. Jainism D. Shintoism
10. It is the most recognizable structure in Jerusalem where Muhammad ascended
to heaven.
A. Al Aqsa Mosque C. Temple Mount
B. Dome of the Rock D. Wailing Wall
References
1. Corral, Victoria and Kupang, Genevieve B. Introduction to World Religions for
Senior High School 839 EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City, C & E Publishing Inc.
2017
2. Ong, Jerome A. and Jose, Mary Dorothy dl. Introduction to World Religions and
Belief Systems (Senior High School Textbook) Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg.,
DepEd Complex Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600, Vibal Group 2016
3. Manaloto, Christian B. and Rapadas, Maria Teresita R. Pilgrimage to Sacred
Spaces: An Introduction to World Religions 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City, The
Phoenix Publishing House Inc. 2016
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Answer Key
Task 1: Let’s Recall
1. TRUE 6. FALSE
2. FALSE 7. TRUE
3. TRUE 8. FALSE
4. FALSE 9. FALSE
5. FALSE 10. TRUE
Task 2: Arrange Me!
1. ABRAHAM 6. JERUSALEM
2. HINDUISM 7. ARABIAN PENINSULA
3. CHINESE CIVILIZATION 8. JUDAISM
4. BUDDHISM 9. CHRISTIANITY
5. CONFUCIUS 10. SOUTH A
Task 6: In Response
Answers may vary
Task 7: Lesson Learned
1. A 6. C
2. B 7. D
3. A 8. B
4. C 9. D
5. C 10. B
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