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Georgia Performance Standard: SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia. b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism.

**Essential Question 2:** (SS7G12b) Why does religion exist? How does religion affect the way of life of a group of people?

//**Watch the following video excerpts to answer the essential questions above in 2-3 paragraphs. Post your response on the discussion board.**// [] [] [] Duncan Group. (1997). How to Study Cultures: How Beliefs and Values Define a Culture. Available from [] (username and password required)

Watch the following video illustrating the origin and spread of world religions over time. //**Post your response to this discussion question: How do you think trade and conquest contributed to this spread?**// media type="file" key="Religions of the world.mov" align="center" width="540" height="540"
 * Activity 1:**

(video retrieved from @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Yz75QAjhY&feature=related)

(For video instructions go to [|http://screencast.com/t/jBRkNmj5)]