Chapter 6 Religion Flashcards
Most dominant religion in Europe and the Western Hemisphere?
Catholic
Which religion is the most dominant religion in East Asia?
Buddhism
Which religion is most dominant in South Asia?
Hinduism
Which religion is most dominant in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Sunni Muslim
Which branch of Christianity is most dominant in Southwest Europe and Latin America?
Catholic
Which branch of Christianity is dominant in Eastern Europe?
Orthodox
Which branch of Christianity is dominant in Northwest Europe and North America?
Protestant
Why are Mormons clustered in the U.S.?
They wanted isolation because they were being persecuted by people in their original home
Where are Mormons clustered in the U.S.?
Utah
Where are Lutherans clustered in the U.S.
North-Midwest
Why are the Lutherans clustered in the North-Midwest?
Chain migration and immigrants came over from Germany
Where are Baptists clustered in the U.S.?
Southeast because they were indigenous to the South
Where are Catholics clustered in the U.S.?
Southwest and Northeast
Why are Catholics clustered in the Southwest and Northeast?
Southwest: Immigration from SA. Northeast: Immigrants from European countries
What country is Buddhism’s hearth in?
India
The diffusion pattern of Buddhism
Spread FROM INDIA to southeast Asia and into China
What country is Christianity’s hearth in?
Israel
Diffusion pattern of Christianity
Started in Israel to mostly Eastern Europe and North America
What country is Islam’s hearth in?
Mecca
Diffusion pattern of Islam
Started in Mecca to North Africa and the Middle East
How did the Hindui’s get rid of their dead?
By cremating them
How do Christians get rid if their dead?
By burying them
What are the branches of Christianity
Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic
