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Religion in the Eastern Hemisphere

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Religion in the Eastern Hemisphere

Grade Levels

6th Grade

Course, Subject

History
Related Academic Standards
8.1.6.A 8.1.6.A

Explain continuity and change over time using sequential order and context of events.
8.1.6.B 8.1.6.B

Differentiate between fact and opinion, multiple points of view, and primary and secondary sources to explain historical events.
8.4.6.B 8.4.6.B

Identify and explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history.
8.4.6.C 8.4.6.C

Explain how continuity and change have impacted world history.

  •  Belief systems and religions
  •  Commerce and industry
  •  Technology
  •  Politics and government
  •  Physical and human geography
  •  Social organizations
8.4.6.D 8.4.6.D

Examine patterns of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations that impacted the development of the history of the world.
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  • Religion in the Eastern Hemisphere DBQ

    • Description

    Historic Background:
    Religions of the world have historically served to unite as well as divide the people of the Eastern Hemisphere. Since the first civilization until the modern day, religious beliefs have brought people together in peace and ripped people apart in violence.

    Task:
    For Part A, read each document carefully and answer the question or questions after each document. Then read the directions for Part B and write your essay.

    For Part B, use your answers from Part A, information from the documents, and your knowledge of social studies to write a well organized essay. In the essay you should:

    What was the role of religion in unifying or dividing societies of the Eastern Hemisphere?

    Credits

    Provided courtesy of Peter Pappas www.peterpappas.com
    For more DBQ ideas, visit his website “Teaching with Documents” www.edteck.com/dbq
    For more instructional resources, visit his project showcase at: www.edteck.com

    Special thanks to: Kate Gillan, K-8 Social Studies Director at East Irondequoit CSD and all the district teachers who produced this series of DBQs and CRQs.
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