Below are seven symbols representing each of the selected religions. Click on each symbol to learn more. Religion is a major part of many cultures around the world. In some regions, one religion is dominant while the cultural landscape of other regions is filled with a mix of different religions.
In this lesson, you will learn about seven of the world's major religions. You will examine a brief history and some basic beliefs of each religion and identify important information, such as observances and texts or documents associated with each one.
This lesson will also identify the location where each religion originated and locate the areas of spatial distribution of selected religions.
Below are seven symbols representing each of the selected religions. Click on each symbol to learn more.
As you learn more about these selected religions, it is also important to know how each may be classified.
| Monotheism | The belief in one god |
| Polytheism | The belief in one or more god |
| Syncretism | The combination of vastly different beliefs |
| Animism | The belief that living and non-living things have souls |
In the next section, you will explore maps that will provide information about the origins of the major religions around the world.
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