DBQ: How Did Different Religions Influence Cultures of Civilizations?

You are a history detective! Your task is to investigate how different religions influenced the daily lives and cultures of the civilizations where they developed. You will reference at least THREE different world religions and support your answer with at least THREE PIECES/STATEMENTS of evidence from at least TWO different documents provided. Your essay should explain how religion can influence laws, daily life, language, dress, social structure, traditions, culture and/or architecture. Use the outline below to help organize your essay. Be sure to:

• Make a clear claim (thesis statement)
• Use at least three specific pieces of evidence from 2 different named documents
• Explain your reasoning for each piece of evidence
• Write a conclusion that summarizes your findings

Outline to help you:

Opening Statement As a history detective, I investigated how religion influences civilizations. The evidence shows that religion shapes societies in several important ways.

Evidence Paragraphs One way religion influences civilization is through ______. According to Document __, ______________________. This shows that religion influenced society because __________________.

Another way religion influences society is through ______. Document __ explains that ____________________. This means that _______________________________.

Another way religion influences society is through ______. Document __ explains that ____________________. This means that _______________________________.

Closing Statement After studying the evidence, it is clear that religion shaped civilizations by influencing __________________, __________________, and __________________. (Add final thought)

How did different religions influence the daily lives & cultures of the civilizations where they developed? In your answer, use at least three different religions and at least three pieces of evidence from two different named documents. Your essay should explain how religion can influence laws, daily life, language, dress, social structure, traditions, culture and/or architecture.. Your essay should include a claim, evidence with reasoning, and a conclusion.