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| | :Christianity is one of the major religions in the world. It is the dominant religion in North and South America, Europe, Australia, Oceania, Africa (except for the Muslim countries in the north) and parts of East Asia. All the other major religions are more restricted geographically: Islam is dominant in North Africa, the Middle East and central Asia, Hinduism is important in India, Buddhism in parts of East Asia. | | :Christianity is one of the major religions in the world. It is the dominant religion in North and South America, Europe, Australia, Oceania, Africa (except for the Muslim countries in the north) and parts of East Asia. All the other major religions are more restricted geographically: Islam is dominant in North Africa, the Middle East and central Asia, Hinduism is important in India, Buddhism in parts of East Asia. |
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| | 5. Which intellectual insight or breakthrough discussed in this week's lecture is most important, and why? | | 5. Which intellectual insight or breakthrough discussed in this week's lecture is most important, and why? |
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| | :In general, I find it hard to pick superlatives - history and reality are rarely so clear cut that one can easily pick one "most important". I'll pick the discovery of the concept of zero by the Indians. Understanding "zero" is an essential prerequisite for higher mathematics. Without it, mathematics could not have developed as it has and our world would look quite different. | | :In general, I find it hard to pick superlatives - history and reality are rarely so clear cut that one can easily pick one "most important". I'll pick the discovery of the concept of zero by the Indians. Understanding "zero" is an essential prerequisite for higher mathematics. Without it, mathematics could not have developed as it has and our world would look quite different. |
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| | 6. Write an essay of 150 words or more on any topic related to this week's lecture, or enter 3 key terms in the Study Guide with descriptions. | | 6. Write an essay of 150 words or more on any topic related to this week's lecture, or enter 3 key terms in the Study Guide with descriptions. |
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| | :Upanishads, Vandals, Herodotus, Marcus Aurelius, Neolithic Age, Nerva | | :Upanishads, Vandals, Herodotus, Marcus Aurelius, Neolithic Age, Nerva |
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| | H2. Discuss a difference between a belief system and a religion, in your view, and give some examples from this week's lecture. | | H2. Discuss a difference between a belief system and a religion, in your view, and give some examples from this week's lecture. |
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| | :Being a teenager certainly helped John to adopt the teachings of Jesus because his mind was fresh and free of the prejudices that often impede older minds. He is also a prime example of what teenagers are able to achieve (compare Conservapedia's article on [[Great Achievements by Teenagers]]). | | :Being a teenager certainly helped John to adopt the teachings of Jesus because his mind was fresh and free of the prejudices that often impede older minds. He is also a prime example of what teenagers are able to achieve (compare Conservapedia's article on [[Great Achievements by Teenagers]]). |
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| − | :: | + | ::Good answer with full credit, but I disagree about discounting the significance of the homeschooling of Mark. The alternative was likely a traditional education in Jerusalem. Feel free to comment further - I'll watch for any further comments you may have here on this. |
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| − | :: | + | ::Grade: 60/60. Excellent!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 19:51, 4 October 2011 (EDT) |