Diffusion and Impact of Universalizing and Ethnic Religions

Religions, both universalizing and ethnic, have diffused across the globe, shaping cultural landscapes and sometimes leading to tensions over shared spaces. This assignment examines these phenomena and compares the impact of Islam and Christianity.

This section explores the diffusion of universalizing and ethnic religions, their impact on cultural landscapes, and tensions over shared spaces. It also compares Islam and Christianity.

Compare the diffusion of Christianity and Hinduism.

Explain the key differences between universalizing and ethnic religions.

Describe one specific way that when a religion diffuses to a new area it can change the cultural landscape.

Explain how religion is both a centrifugal (dividing) and centripetal (uniting) force in Jerusalem.

Explain to the degree which the religions of Islam and Christianity are similar.

Identify the type of map in source 1.1.

Using sources 1.1- 1.5, explain the concept of intrafaith conflict.