IB History Topic Religion in Society Revision Notes (HL)

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Case Study Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Role of Religion in Shaping Social and Cultural Life

Religion played a central role in shaping identity, cultural values and community life across Asia during this period.
Religious institutions influenced education and moral beliefs in many societies.
Festivals reinforced social cohesion and cultural continuity across generations.
Religious organizations expanded their humanitarian work in health and welfare.
Faith traditions shaped community norms, especially in rural regions.
Modernization prompted debates about maintaining religious traditions in urban settings.

Case study

Buddhism and Social Identity in Sri Lanka (1980–2005)

Social Role and Influence

Buddhism shaped national identity and public culture after independence.
Monks played active roles in political mobilization and public debate.
Religious schools reinforced moral teaching alongside academic subjects.
Temples provided community support and charitable services.
Buddhist values influenced social attitudes toward governance and justice.

Consequences and Patterns

Strong Buddhist identity contributed to majority confidence but also tension.
Cultural nationalism reinforced ethnic boundaries between groups.
Political leaders often appealed to Buddhist sentiment to gain support.
Religious influence shaped national priorities in education and welfare.
The centrality of Buddhism shaped long-term national narratives.

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Religious identity

Sense of belonging shaped by shared beliefs and practices

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Case Study Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Role of Religion in Shaping Social and Cultural Life

Religion played a central role in shaping identity, cultural values and community life across Asia during this period.
Religious institutions influenced education and moral beliefs in many societies.
Festivals reinforced social cohesion and cultural continuity across generations.
Religious organizations expanded their humanitarian work in health and welfare.
Faith traditions shaped community norms, especially in rural regions.
Modernization prompted debates about maintaining religious traditions in urban settings.

Case study

Buddhism and Social Identity in Sri Lanka (1980–2005)

Social Role and Influence

Buddhism shaped national identity and public culture after independence.
Monks played active roles in political mobilization and public debate.
Religious schools reinforced moral teaching alongside academic subjects.
Temples provided community support and charitable services.
Buddhist values influenced social attitudes toward governance and justice.

Consequences and Patterns

Strong Buddhist identity contributed to majority confidence but also tension.
Cultural nationalism reinforced ethnic boundaries between groups.
Political leaders often appealed to Buddhist sentiment to gain support.
Religious influence shaped national priorities in education and welfare.
The centrality of Buddhism shaped long-term national narratives.

Definition

Religious identity

Sense of belonging shaped by shared beliefs and practices

Definition

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Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

IB History Religion in Society Notes

Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

Case Study Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Buddhism and Social Identity in Sri Lanka (1980–2005)

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Case Study Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Buddhism and Social Identity in Sri Lanka (1980–2005)

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