1.
Early Religious Practices
: a. Name one of the earliest known religions and describe its beliefs and practices. b. Discuss the significance of the Neolithic Revolution in the development of religious practices.
2.
Ancient Near Eastern Religions
: a. Identify one major deity from Mesopotamian religion and describe their role. b. Explain the significance of the Code of Hammurabi in the context of ancient Near Eastern religions.
3.
Ancient Egyptian Religion
: a. Describe the role of pharaohs in ancient Egyptian religion and society. b. Discuss the significance of the
Egyptian Book of the Dead in understanding ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.
4.
Classical Greco-Roman Religion
: a. Name two major gods or goddesses from Greek mythology and describe their domains. b. Explain the importance of Greek and Roman temples in religious worship.
5.
Judaism
: a. Describe the significance of the Exodus in Jewish history and religious tradition. b. Explain the concept of monotheism in Judaism and its importance in Abrahamic religions.
6.
Christianity
: a. Identify the key events in the life of Jesus Christ according to Christian tradition. b. Discuss the significance of the Nicene Creed in defining Christian doctrine.
7.
Islam
: a. Describe the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the founding
of Islam. b. Explain the Five Pillars of Islam and their importance in Muslim religious practice.
8.
Buddhism
: a. Discuss the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his journey to enlightenment. b. Explain the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path in Buddhist philosophy.
9.
Hinduism
: a. Describe the concept of karma in Hinduism and its significance in the cycle of reincarnation. b. Explain the importance of the Vedas and Upanishads in Hindu religious tradition.
10.
Religious Reformations and Revivals
: a. Discuss the Protestant Reformation and its impact on Christianity. b. Describe one major religious revival or reform movement in the 19th or 20th century.
