1st Marking Period
Use this site to explore the Cave of Lascaux. Click on the Discover link. Please read through the Time and Space, 1940: The Discovery, Virtual Visit, and Closing of the Cave links and write a summary on what you learned. The summary should be clearly explained and in paragraph form. Please write the summary in the comment area on this blog page. You can earn 10 extra credit points.
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
2nd Marking Period
Your extra credit relates to Ch. 11 and 12 in our book. They discuss Judaism and the Hebrews. Please research the history of Judaism, what it means, what people practice it, how does our book describes it, and any ther information you find important. Please write it in a paragraph and you can earn up to 10 points.
3rd Marking Period
Research Hinduism and Buddhism and write a paragraph about each. Describe what each religion is about, the beliefs and practices. You can earn up to 10 extra credit points.
The word Judaism is derived from the Greek language. Judaism is a religion with use of the Jewish Bible.
Jews consider Judaism to be a connection to God.
Many Jews believe that God revealed the commandments to Moses.
However the Karaite Judaism believe that only the Torah was revealed.
This was found at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism
Comment by Elisabeth Boaz — November 3, 2009 @ 2:19 pm |
Judaism is a major world religion that was founded by the Hebrews. The Herbrews are people who settled in northwestern Egypt, in Canaan,(Canaan). Judaism studied polythesim (the belief in many gods). Judaism teaches that God is a all powerful.Judaism also thought God was the source of right and wrong.
Comment by nick little — November 3, 2009 @ 2:23 pm |
Rayce Jacobs
Jews practice religion based on Torah and the Talmud. The world religion of Jews was also based on the Hebrews. The Hebrew’s were from the ancient Middle East. Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion known to man. The ancient Hebrews developed this religion in ancient times. The Jews celebrate most of the same holidays as us Americans. The Jews bible was also based on the Hebrew’s. The Hebrew’s were a big role in the Jew’s life. From the book says the Jewish bible was called the Torah. The Hebrews eventually became the Jews. The word Torah meant God’s teaching.
Comment by rayce jacobs — November 4, 2009 @ 1:54 pm |
There are many religions and cultures worldwide. One of them are Judaism. The Jewish, before known as the Hebrews, practice the religion, Judaism. Judaism is a religion that has plenty of religious ceremonies and legal foundation in the times of the Old Testament. At fist the Hebrews lived in Egypt, then returned back to Canaan.
Jewish believe there is only one God, or creater, and they call Him Hashem. It is believed in the Jewish religion that “Hashem” answers all prayers requested to him. Jewish members believe that the creater cannot bleed, die, does not need a mediator, and also will not change. Jewish citizens celebrate other holidays not including Christmas.
So since there is many different religions and cultures we should respect them all. Having a wide variety of people is very great. So I hope you learned a lot about the religion Judaism, celebrated by Jewish members.
Comment by alexis vance — November 4, 2009 @ 1:57 pm |
Some of the important figures of Judaism are Abraham and Isaac. The definition of Hebrews is people who settled northeast of Egypt in Canaan, about 1950 b.c.e. The definition of Judaism is a major world religion that was founded by the Hebrews. The origins of Judaism are known as the most sacred text. The text is called the Torah or the Jewish Bible. Abraham is called the “father of the Hebrews.” The Hebrews celebrate the holiday Exodus. Exodus is the freedom from slavery of the children of Israel. The Hebrews fallowed the Ten Commandments. One of the commandments told them to set aside one day a week to pray and worship. Another one of the commandments is that they shall never have another god. Some of the kings that were Hebrews were David and Solomon. I hope you learned lots!
Comment by Kayla Tate — November 9, 2009 @ 7:16 pm |
Judaism is practices and beliefs from the Hebrew Bible. Judaism is explored in books like Talmud. Jewish people consider Judaism to be the expression of the covenantal relationship God developed with the Children Of Isreal originally a group of around a dozen tribes claiming descent from the Biblical patriarch Jacob and later the Jewish people. Hebrew is a type of Jewish language. Hebrew in its modern form is spoken by more than seven million people in Israel while Classical Hebrew has been used for prayer or study in Jewish communities around the world. Hebrew is derived from the word ivri which in turn may be based upon the root avar to cross over. Hebrew belongs to the Canaanite group of languages.
Comment by Savanna Coon — November 13, 2009 @ 2:03 pm |
Jews practice religion based on the Torah and the Talmud. The world religion of Jews is based on the ancient Hebrew people from the middle ages. Judaism is the oldest known monotheistic religion still practiced in the world today. Its fundamental teachings have been influential and are the basis for more recently developed religions such as Christianity and Islam. Judaism teaches that there is one God who is the creator of all things. The book says that the Torah or Jewish bible describes the origin of Judaism. Most Jews practice this religion. Judaism is way different that Christianity but people say it isn’t.
Comment by hunter Michalik — November 13, 2009 @ 2:08 pm |
The date the Judaism was c. 1300 BC.
Also they were found in Mesopotamia by an old man and his name is / was Abraham Moses David Solomon. The main locations were Israel, Europe, and the U.S.A and the original language was Hebrew. If you really want to know something the spiritual leader is ….. Rabbi (Rebbe in Hasidism) let me tell you something about there worship the place of worship was synagogue (“temple” in Reform Judaism) the day that they all would you to the temple was the same day that some of us do yes it is Saturday.
Comment by jessica curtis — November 23, 2009 @ 5:35 pm |
Maya Rishmawi
11-23-09 5th hour
Judaism
Judaism started from two people Abraham and the Hebrews In northern Mesomtipia the town it started in was Harran. According to the website god told Abraham to go to Canaan. In Judaism actions is more important then beliefs. Jews don’t believe in god. The Jews practice the Torah, (the Jewish bible). The thing I find interesting is that the Jews don’t believe in god. Who do you think created this earth?
Comment by Maya Rishmawi — November 23, 2009 @ 5:35 pm |
Chapter 11 extra credit
Judaism is a religion with use of the Jewish Bible. Many belived the gods reveled the commandments to moses another greek god.they believed it was a connecttion to the god. The world religion of Jews was also based on the Hebrews.the word judisum is from the greek languge.the ancinet people used it.
Comment by beth richardson — November 23, 2009 @ 5:42 pm |
Ch. 12 extra credit
Jews practice religion based on the Torah and the Talmud. The world religion of Jews is based on the ancient Hebrew people from the middle ages.Judaism is the oldest monotheistic relgion still practiced in this world today. Judaism traces its history back to the creation of mankind, but the explicitly Jewish historical origins begin with Abraham and the Hebrews. According to the Torah, Abraham’s home was the northern Mesopotamian town of Harran
Comment by Nicole Cochran — November 23, 2009 @ 6:55 pm |
Hinduism and Buddhism are both religions not only practiced long ago, but also people participate in these religions by attending special ceremonies and meeting the special request in the religion.
Buddhism is a religion based on the teaching Siddhartha Gautama whcih lived about 26 centuries ago in what is now called Nepal and northeastern India. Siddhartha became to be called “Buddah” which when interperated means, “awakened one.” Through years Buddhaism spread through Asia so greatly, that Buddhaism became one of the most dominant regions all over the continent.The estimation of how many people are participate in the religion is an estimation is 350 million people. Which interprets Buddhism as the fourth largest of the world’s religions.
Hinduism is a religion known to be actually, “a way of life, which is also called a Dharma.” Hinduism has its own beliefs, traditions,and meaningful rituals. Hinduism is responsible for many things modern people as in the twentieth century, use today such as Yoga, Ayurveda, Vastu, Jyotish, Yajna, Puja, Tantra, Vedanta, Karma, and so on. It is not 100% sure of when Hinduism actually started but there are certain beliefs of the time range. Some say Hinduism started 10000 B.C. Hindu scriptures, such as The Rig Veda, was created well before 6500 B.C. The actual word Hinduism was never believed to be found in any ancient sculptures made in olden days.
So both Buddhaism and Hinduism are religions with different characteristics, but they are both two practices two different people practice and base a certain amount of their lives around.
The End -Alexis Vance-
Comment by Alexis Vance — December 4, 2009 @ 2:05 pm |
HINDUISM!
Hinduism is often referred to as Sanatana Dharma. Hinduism is a religion mainly used in India or Asia. It is the worlds largest religion. It has yogic traditions. They thrive on authority, importance and antiquity.
BUDHAISM!
There are two major branches of budhaism: Theravada and Mahayana. The Mahayana method of classification of Buddhist philosophies .Mahayana refers to a level of spiritual motivation. Theravada has begun to take root in the west and in the Buddhist revival in India.
Comment by Elisabeth Boaz — December 4, 2009 @ 2:11 pm |
Buddhism is a religion that is mostly celebrated in southern Asia. The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices considered by most to be a religion and are based on the teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism practices such as meditation are means of changing oneself in order to develop the qualities of awareness, kindness and wisdom. The experience developed within the Buddhist tradition over thousands of years has created an incomparable resource for all those who wish to follow a path — a path which ultimately culminates in Enlightenment or Buddhahood.
Hinduism cannot be neatly slotted into any particular belief system. Unlike other religions, Hinduism is a way of life, a Dharma, that is, the law that governs all action. It also has its own beliefs, traditions, and advanced system of ethics, meaningful rituals, philosophy and theology.
Comment by Rayce Jacobs — December 4, 2009 @ 2:12 pm |
Hinduism is a religion known to be actually, “a way of life, which is also called a Dharma.” Hinduism has its own beliefs, traditions,and meaningful rituals. Buddhism is a religion based on the teaching Siddhartha Gautama whitch lived about 26 centuries ago. In southern asia
Comment by beth richardson — December 4, 2009 @ 5:10 pm |
In Buddhism, the purpose of life is to end suffering. The Buddha taught that humans suffer because we continually strive after things that do not give lasting happiness. Buddhism is from north east Asia. In Hinduism, there is not just one purpose of human life, but four: Dharma – fulfilling one’s purpose; Artha – prosperity; Karma – desire, sexuality, enjoyment; and Moksha – enlightenment.
Comment by beth richardson — December 4, 2009 @ 5:25 pm |
Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism started in India. A Hindu is a true believer of god. Hinduism is also one of the most ancient religions! The Vedas is one of the most sacred and worshiped in Hinduism. According to legend when God made the earth he showed the Vedas then when he ended making it he took it back.
Buddhism also started in India. Buddhism does not believe in eternal souls. They think the world id empty of its self. They do not teach about god or souls. They believe that men should not identify themselves with names. They belived when you died you did not go anywhere.
Written by: Maya Rishmawi
12/4/09
5th hour
Comment by Maya Rishmawi — December 4, 2009 @ 5:33 pm |
Hinduism and Buddhism
Extra Credit
Hinduism is a religion known to be actually, “a way of life, which is also called a Dharma.” It also has its own beliefs, traditions, and advanced system of ethics, meaningful rituals, philosophy and theology. Hinduism and Buddhism are both religions not only practiced long ago, but also people participate in these religions by attending special ceremonies and meeting the special request in the religion. Hinduism is responsible for many things modern people as in the twentieth century.
Buddhism is a religion that is mostly celebrated in southern Asia. The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire. Buddhism does not believe in eternal souls.It is based on the teachings of buddha. Buddhism is different in several ways.It was not based on plicated rituals and beleifs in many gods.This religion was founded in by a prince named Prince Siddhartha.Buddha means “Awakened One”.
Comment by Nicole Cochran — December 16, 2009 @ 5:16 pm |
♥Extra Credit♥
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Sources… http://www.lascaux.culture.fr/#/en/mediatheque.xml
Max Sarradet (1 995-2006)
Max was a high-ranking civil servant assigned to the Ministry for Cultural affairs, as well as a curator for historical monuments in Aquitaine until 1980. He also was the curator of the Lascaux cave from 1955 to 1981. After the cave was closed to the public, he was named the Secretary General of the committee for the study and Preservation of the Lascaux-Cave, from 1963 to 1976.
The four discoverers…
Four boys unexpectedly found themselves part if history when, on 12 September 1940, they discovered the Lascaux cave. They was Marcel Ravidat, a 17 year old from Montignac, Georges Agniel, 16, from Nogent-sur-Siene, Simon Coencas, 15, and Jacques Marsal, 15 form Montignac
Comment by Alexis Tower — December 16, 2009 @ 5:30 pm |