Ap human geography
Subject:
Human Geography [1]
Tags:
religion [2]
culture [3]
Missionary [6]
Monotheism [7]
Ethnic religion [8]
State religion [9]
Religion in Russia [10]
chapter 6 religion [11]
1 Ch. 6 Religion Key Issue 1: Where are religions distributed? There are 2 types of religions: Universalizing- religions that attempt to be global and appeal to all people. Ethnic- religion that primarily appeals to one group of people living in one place. More closely tied to the physical geography of a particular region, especially with agriculture. Branch- a large fundamental division within a religion. Denomination- a division of a branch that unites a number of local congregations in a single legal and administrative body. Sect- a relatively small group that has broken away from an established denomination. Pilgrimage- a sacred religious journey. The 3 main universalizing religions are: