World Religions and the Legitimation of Political Authority

Continuity, Change, and Intellectual Revolutions in History

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Explain how major world religious traditions have shaped state structures, legal systems, and empires across world history.

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Continuity, Change, and Intellectual Revolutions in History

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-OR-SS

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Evaluate patterns of continuity and change by investigating how world religions, philosophical traditions, scientific advances, and the arts drive historical developments.

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HS.56Oregon Social Studies Standards · All ages

Explain the development and impact of major world religions and philosophies on historical events and people.