A follower of a polytheistic religion in ancielt times.
Know which religions trace their origin to Abraham
Islam, Juddaism and Christianity
Know about how communism affected religion in the Russia
Wanted organized religion destroyed. Soviet Government in 1918 elimintaed church-state connection. All church buildings used only with local gov. permission. religion dwindled in daily life. religious revival in E. Europe in late 20 century at end of rule
Animism
Belief that objects, such as plants and stones, or natural events, like thunderstorms and earthquakes, have a discrete spirit and conscious life.
Know about he Taliban
Afghans welcomed them in 1996 when gained power. Imposed strict laws inspired by Islamic values. Believed had been called by Allah to purge Afghanistan of sin and violence. banned "Western, non-Islamic"leisure activities.
Know the name of the sacred/holy books of the major world religions
Bible, Quran, Torah
Know about Islam
Broken up into 2 major branches, Shiites and Sunnis. In US because of "Black Muslims", led for a long time by Elijah Muhammad.
