Religious Studies Focus Sheet

Focus Sheet

Directions: Read each of the items below. As you watch the video, listen carefully and when you hear a correct response, pause the video to record the information on the lines provided. Please be sure to respond using complete sentences.

Course Introduction

Religious Studies: Religions of the World as Practiced in America

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According to Dr. Jim Catanzaro, what are the three major Near Eastern faiths?

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What are the two religions that have their origins in India?

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Dr. Catanzaro mentions two other religions in addition to Chritianity, Islam, Judiasm, Buddhism and Hinduism.What are these two additional religions?

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Among most people of the world, religion is perhaps the most potent force in shaping several aspects of their communities. Name as many of these factors impacted by religion as you possibly can. (Hint: There are a total of seven possibilities.)

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