World Religions

Opening the Doors of Understanding
Welcome to the World Religion Convention

Curriculum Standards for Religions

Southern and Eastern Asia

Historical Understanding SS7H7 The student will explain the growth and development of Southern and Eastern Asia

a. trace the origins and spread of Hinduism and Buddhism

Geographic Understanding SS7G12 The student will describe the diverse cultural characteristic of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia

a. describe the predominant religious practices, customs, and traditions of the people of India, Indonesia, China, and Japan

Georgia Performance Standards: World Geography (High School)

SSWG3 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary North Africa/Southwest Asia

d. explain the impact of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on the development of the region’s culture

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe

e. describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions

SSWG7 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Latin America

f. describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Latin America including South America, Central America and the Caribbean including major customs and traditions

SSWG8 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Canada and the United States

e. describe the ethnic and religious groups in Canada and the United States including major customs and traditions

SSWG9 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Oceania, including Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica

c. describe the various ethnic and religious groups including major customs and traditions