The document outlines a series of reflection questions aimed at exploring major world religions and their cultural impacts. Topics include the origins and beliefs of Buddhism, the tenets of Islam, the influence of Christianity during the Middle Ages, comparisons of Roman and Greek worldviews, and the origins of early civilizations. Each question requires detailed responses, structured in two paragraphs, and is assessed for a total of 15 points.

1. 14). Reflection Questions (Each answer should be two
paragraphs in length). 15 points each.
a) Discuss the origins of Buddhism, the religion’s beliefs, and
its contributions to Asian art and architecture.
b) What are the basic tenets of Islam? Discuss the religion’s
impact on Western culture.
c) Explain how Western culture was shaped by Christianity
during the Middle Ages. Define the terms gothic and
scholasticism.
d) In your own words, compare and contrast the key points of
the Roman and Greek worldviews.
e) Where did the first civilizations that would affect the
Western world begin? In what important way did the Ancient
Hebrews differ from the other civilizations of the ancient
world?