Geography of Religion Flashcards
1
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4 characteristics for religion study
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1: Point/Date of Origin and Founder
2: Path and Method of Diffusion
3: Current Distribution
4: Landscape Expression
2
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Christianity Key Points
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- 2.4 Billion adepts
- 0 AD (creation)
- Eastern Mediterranean
- Universal Religion
3
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Islam Key Points
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- 1.3 billion adepts
- 600 AD (creation)
- Saudi Arabia
- Universal Religion
4
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Hinduism Key Points
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- 900 million
- 4,000 years ago
- Indus River Valley
- Ethnic Religion
- Monotheistic and Polytheistic
5
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Buddhism Key Points
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- 400 million
- around 530 BCE
- Nepal
- Universal Religion
- Either poly or monotheistic
6
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Sikhism Key Points
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- 27 million
- 15th century
- Punjab Region
- Ethnic Religion
7
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Judaism Key Points
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- 18 million
- 1800 BCE
- Eastern Mediterranean
- Ethnic Religion
8
Q
Hierarchical Diffusion
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conversion of a King or Leader that then influences others
9
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Relocation Diffusion
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Through missionary work
10
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Contagious Diffusion
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result of proselytizing
11
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Conquest Diffusion
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Imposing cultural practices after conquest of territory
12
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Cultural Syncretism
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Blending of different cultures
