december 15

Today in class we reviewed for the exams. We went over essay topics and topics that will be covered on the exam. I think that I have prepared well for the exams and I understand what the essays are about and I have a good understanding of everything on the exam.

Test Day

Today in class we took a test. I thought I did pretty well. There were some questions that were harder then other and now, thinking back on it, I probably should have made note cards to study. But, now I know for the future.

December 9, 2014

Today in class, we used to class to study for tomorrow's test. Mr. Schick was not here today so Mr. Kimble was our sub.

monday december 8

Today in class, we took notes. Here are the notes that we took: CHRISTIANITY 2.2 billion largest in the world Call themselves "Christians" Located: Europe, the Americas, southern Africa denominations: Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestants Founder: Jesus Christ Holy book: The Bible (New Testament) Beliefs: Jesus is both human and divine- Son of God; he led a virtuous life; he was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected; he ascended into heaven where he reigns with God the Father. Clergy: the Pope is head of the church, priests are local authorities. ISLAM 1.5 billion second largest in the world Call themselves "Muslims" Located: Indonesia, Middle East, north Africa denominations: Sunnis (75-90%), Shiites (10-20%) Founder: Muhammad (579-632) Holy book: Qur'an Beliefs:monotheistic, Abrahamic, Five PIlliars.... Muslims see their purpose in life as serving and submitting to Allah (God), and observing Islamic law. HINDUISM 1.1 billion third largest in the world Call themselves "Hindus" Located: India, Nepal Holy book: The Vedas - eternal truths revealed to ancient sages; written in verse form. Founder: no distinct founder BUDDHISM 500-1.5 billion Call themselves "Buddhists" Located: southeast Asia, China, Nepal, Japan, Founder: Siddhartha Gautama denominations: Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, Amidist Four Noble Truths: There is suffering Attachment to desire is the orgin of suffering There is a cessation of suffering The Eightfold path will lead to the cessation of suffering JUDAISM 14-18 million ninth largest in the world Call themselves "Jews" Located: Israel Founder: Abraham Holy book: Talmud, Torah Beliefs: ethical monotheism - God is one, and concerned with the actions of humankind... Ten Commandments, 13 principles of Faith

friday december 5

these are the notes that were taken today in class. Examples of spatial divisions -political alliances * North Atlantic Treaty organization (NATO) * Commonwealth of Nations *Organization of American States(OAS) Five Religions Christianity is the biggest in the world Called Christians 2.2 billion Multiple denominations for Christians Location: Europe, The Americas, southern Africa Founder: Jesus Christ Abrahamic Clergy : Pope is the head of the church, Priest local authorities Islam 1.5 billion Muslims Location Indonesia, Middle East, north Africa Denominations: Sunnis Shiites Founder Muhammad Abrahamic Hinduism 1.1 billion Called Hindus Location India, Nepal No founder More like a way of life instead of a religion Buddhism 500 million-1.5 billion Called buddhist South east Asia, China, Nepal, Japan( 1.2 million Buddhist in United states Founder Siddhartha Gautama Denominations: Tibetan Zen Theravada Amidist

december 5

example of spatical divisions political alliances - noth atlantic treaty organization - common wealth of nations - organization of american states christianity number of adherents around 2.2 billion geogrpahic locations - europe, the americas, etc founder of christianity -jesus christ holy book - the bible, the new testament beliefs - jesus is both human and divine - the son of god; he led a virtous life, he was crucified, died, and was burried, assecended into heaven and resurected lslam - number of adherent - 1.5 billion call them muslims graphic location - indionesia, middle, east and north africa denominations - sunnis and shiites but sunnies are more common/popular founder - muhammad holy book - qur'an neliefs - monotheistic, abrahamic, five pillars they see their purpose in life as serving and submitting to allah and observing islamic law Hinduism number of adherrent ; 1.1 billion call them - hindus geographic location - india, nepal holy book - the vedas - eternal truths revealed to ancient sages, written in verse form (meant to be sung easily memorized) no distinct founder , a seies of intellectual or philisphoical points of view, rather than strict beliefs reincarnation buddism number of adherents - 500 million call them - buddist geographic location - southeast asia, china, nepal, japan there are 1.2 million buddists in the United States founder of buddists - siddhartha gautama

december second and third

Cultural Characteristics cultural characteristics are parts of a groups everyday lives and they are dead or themes which the group will teach to all members. they link or divide regions. cultural characteristics are taught to you examples of cultural characteristics would be language, religion, and ethnic heritage Examples of cultural characteristics language arabic unites the Arab world spanish unites the hispanic world Brazil is the only south american nation which does not speak Spanish. it speaks Portuguese Canada is a bilingual nation. french and english are their official languages. Examples of cultural characterists switzerland has multiple languages but very little conflict between the groups english is now considered the world language and is used for most business transactions around the world ethnic heritage in yugoslavia many ethnic groups were made into one country (serbs, croats, Bosnians, and Albanians) when strong leadership died out the different groups fought a very bloody civil war and now they all have separate countries the hutus are dominant in one and they persecute the tutsis and the tutsis are dominant in the other the united states and switzerland have peacefully merged multiple ethnic groups in their countries korea and japan have primarily one ethnic group on the island of cyprus, the greeks and the turks try to gain control December third One example of cultural characteristics is Religion - there are five major religions in the world today-- Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -they have millions of followers all believing the same thing -Religion can united people but can also be a dividing force around the world Hindus and Muslims fight in India and Pakistan Most of the major wars in the world are over religion there are conflicts between Catholics and Protestants (two forms of Christianity) in Northern Ireland -Jews, Christians and Muslims all claim Jerusalem as their religions holy site. They are constantly fighting over the land -Spatial divisions are how we divide the livable space found on the earth by establishing social, economic, and political control You can be a member of more than one spatial group spatial divisions can also cause conflicts or cooperation Examples of Spatial divisions -Counties -Economic alliances European union EU organization of petroleum exporting countries (OPEC)

december 1

Today in class we finished the movie "slumdog millionare". Some people finished the movie last class but since a lot of people were absent we watched it more today. This was overall a really good movie that helped us to realize how much differently we live compared to many other cultures. It helps us to also realize how fortunate we are and how most plaes are no where near as fortunate as us. This movie ended with Jamal winning the 20 million rupees or however much he won. This movie has helped me to look at life in a different perspective.