Social Studies Spring 2025 Study Guide

Write the founder and the holy book for the following world religion: Islam.

Write the founder and the holy book for the following world religion: Judaism.

• Founder: Abraham, Holy Book: The Torah

• Founder: Jesus, Holy Book: The Bible

• Founder: Muhammad, Holy Book: The Quran

• Founder: Siddhartha Gautama, Holy Book: Tripitaka

Write the founder and the holy book for the following world religion: Hinduism.

• No founder

• Gautama Buddha

• Jesus Christ

• Prophet Muhammad

Write the founder and the holy book for the following world religion: Buddhism.

• Founder: Siddhartha Gautama, Holy Book: Tripitaka

• Founder: Jesus Christ, Holy Book: Bible

• Founder: Muhammad, Holy Book: Quran

• Founder: Guru Nanak, Holy Book: Guru Granth Sahib

Write the founder and the holy book for the following world religion: Christianity.

What is something that all three monotheistic religions have in common?

• All try and reach enlightenment

• All believe in multiple gods

• All celebrate Diwali

• All follow the teachings of Buddha

Define: Longitude Lines

• Imaginary lines running vertical, measuring east or west of the prime meridian

• Imaginary lines running horizontal, measuring north or south of the equator

• Lines that show elevation above sea level

• Lines that mark the boundaries between countries

Define: Latitude Lines

• Imaginary lines running horizontally measuring north or south of the equator

• Imaginary lines running vertically measuring east or west of the prime meridian

• Lines that indicate the time zones across the globe

• Lines that mark the boundaries between countries

Define: Absolute location

• The exact location of a place used with coordinates

• A place described by its climate and culture

• A location based on nearby landmarks

• A general area within a city

Define: Relative location

• The location of a place in relation to other places

• The exact coordinates of a place on Earth

• A place's climate and weather patterns

• The population size of a place