How does religion affect the development of a civilization?

What do you need to know to answer this question?

characteristics of a civilization
characteristics of a religion
characteristics of a specific religion and a specific country

You will be assigned to one of the following pairs of religions and countries, and you will be required to
prepare a well-organized, clear report on your response to the question above. You will be in groups of 3
or 4; each person will be responsible for a specific section of the report. The entire group will be
responsible for a presentation to the rest of the class.
Buddhism and China (Pathways Chps. 3 & 13)

Christianity and Africa (Pathways, Chp.12)

Hinduism and India (Pathways, Chp.11)

Islam and the Arab World (Pathways Chp.4)

Islam and Spain/the Ottoman Empire (Pathways, Chp.10)

Judaism and the Diaspora (Pathways, pp.13-14)

Protestantism and England (Pathways, Chp.9)

Sikhism and India (Pathways, Chp.11)

Zen Buddhism and Japan (Pathways, Chp.6)




Religion/Country Research Presentation Marking Rubric

Full Name:______________________________________

Area of Responsibility: ___________________________________________________________________

Group Members and Topic: ________________________________________________________________

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PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST INCLUDE A BIBLIOGRAPHY

Criteria Beginning Developing Competent Exemplary
Content
(Quality of Information)

at least 25% of the
required information is
included
some of the information
pertains to the topic
some of the information is
clear
at least 50% of the
required information is
included
most of the information
pertains to the topic
most of the information is
clear
at least 75% if the
required information
is included
all of the information
pertains to the topic
the information is
clear
all of the required
information is
included
all of the information
pertains to the topic
the information is
clear
Comprehension
(Understanding of
Information and
Historical Significance)

demonstrates little or no
understanding of the topic
has little ability to explain
why the topic is historically
important
attempts have been
made to understand the
topic
attempts have been
made to explain the
historical importance of
the topic
clearly understands
the topic
is able to think
beyond the basic
ideas
is able to explain the
historical importance
of the topic
clearly understands
the topic
can analyse the
information (show
connections between
the different aspects
of the information)
is able to clearly
explain the historical
importance of the
topic
Organization

ideas and/or slides seem
to be randomly arranged
it is clear that attempts
have been made to
organize the material,
although some
transitions are unclear
quite well organized
one idea or slide may
seem out of place
clear transitions are
used
very well organized
ideas or slides follow
one another in a
logical sequence with
clear transitions
Style of Language

unclear
repetitive
many spelling and
grammar errors
sometimes clear
some errors in structure
some errors in spelling
and grammar which may
interfere with meaning
clearly written
some variety in word
choice
few spelling and
grammar errors which
do not interfere with
meaning
clearly written using
sophisticated
language
no grammar or
spelling errors

Visual Representation
(PowerPoint or Poster)
confusing
bland
result appears hurried
lacks attention to detail
clear
some creativity
inconsistent attention to
detail
clear
creative
effort has been put
into producing a
quality product
clear
highly creative
attention to detail is
evident
final product is of high
quality
Presentation presentation drags or is
unclear
audience is bored and/or
confused

presentation is
inconsistent
audience is distracted

presentation flows
audience is polite

presentation is clear
and concise
eye contact with
audience is
consistent
audience is engaged
Bibliography incomplete
inaccurate
no way to check the
information provided
most sources are cited
inaccurately
little or no supporting
documentation to check
accuracy
most sources are
cited accurately
most sources are
cited completely

all sources are cited
accurately
all sources are cited
completely


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