Examples of Spatial Divisions- Political Alliances. north Atlantic treaty (NATO)
-Commonweath of Nations
-Organization of American states (OAS).
- Five Major Religions: number of adherents around 2.2 billion (largest in the world). Called Christians. Geographic location: Europe, the Americas, Southern Africa. denominations: Catholic church, Eastern Orthodox. Founder of Christianity is Jesus Christ. Holy book: The Bible, New Testament. Beliefs:Jesus is both human and divine-son of God; he led virtuous life, he was crucified, died, buried, and Ressurected. Clergy- the Pope is head of the church, priest are local authorities. Islam: 1.5 million in the world. Called Muslims, live in Indonesia, Middle East, North America. Founder Muhammad, holy book Qur'an. Muslims believe in One God.
Hinduism: number of adherents 1.1 bilion. Called Hindus. Book called Vedas. Geographic location- India, Nepal.
Buddhism:number of adherents 500 million. Called Buddhists. Geographic location Southeast Asia, China, Nepal, Japan. Founder was Siddhartha Gautama.
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