牛津高中英语模块九--世界主要宗教.ppt

Holy places of different religionsTemples are a good choice for Buddhists to worship in, and where do other religious people go to worship? It is said that the first mosque was built based on the structure of Muhammad’s house in the city of Medina. Basically, a mosque consists of a courtyard, a domed hall and a fountain. Before prayer, people need to wash themselves in the fountain and then they can worship in the courtyard or the hall facing the holy city of Mecca. The wall facing Mecca is called qibla. It is not allowed to draw human forms in the mosque, so all the decorations appear as shapes such as circles and squares. More information about different religions What are the most popular religions in the world? What do we call the people who believe in a religion? Who do people believe in each religion? What religious books do people use? What place do people worship in? Hinduism Founded in India, 4,500 years ago Believers called Hindus Worship different gods Vedas as the religions book Strict rules to be followed Worship at a temple Hinduism Hindu God Buddhism Began 2,500 years ago Believers are called Buddhists The religious book known as Buddhist scriptures Worship in a temple Judaism Began over 2,000 years ago The Torah as the religious book The Jewish sabbath on Saturday Worship in a synagogue Christianity Believers are called Christians About 2,000 years old Originally a part of Judaism Believe in God and Jesus—the son of the God The Bible as the religious book Worship in a church Islam Started about 1,400 years ago Believers are called Muslims Believe in Allah Pray five times a day Worship in a Mosque The Koran as the religious book Religions Does Bible always means Bible book? The Bible, as the written Word of God, is the essential text of Christianity. e.g. The Michelin guide is my Bible when I go to France. Religious words are now often used in everyda