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Outline Thematic Essay
Intro: There are many belief systems in the world today that have influenced culture.Islam and Hinduism are great examples of religions that have influenced culture. Islam has contributed many things to the world such as mathematics and science, and has influenced architecture and certain laws in Muslim countries. Whereas the religion Hinduism has influenced the Indian culture by the use of the caste system, which is still practiced to this very day and certain laws in India are abided. Both Islam and Hinduism make sure that certain laws are established in their government to make sure it does not create any conflicts with their religion.
Body 1: State the country or nation that the belief system was founded. Explain the two basic teachings of Islam. State your causes for how Islam influenced the culture of the place that it is currently being practiced, since you mentioned Islam first in your intro.
Body 2: State the country that the belief system was founded. Explain the two basic teachings of Hinduism. State the causes for how Hinduism influenced the culture of the place that it is currently being practiced.
Body 3: Compare/Contrast the the causes of how both belief systems have influenced the culture of the place that is currently being practiced at.
Conclusion: Summarize what you have said restate your thesis, and make sure everything is tied together.
Intro: There are many belief systems in the world today that have influenced culture.Islam and Hinduism are great examples of religions that have influenced culture. Islam has contributed many things to the world such as mathematics and science, and has influenced architecture and certain laws in Muslim countries. Whereas the religion Hinduism has influenced the Indian culture by the use of the caste system, which is still practiced to this very day and certain laws in India are abided. Both Islam and Hinduism make sure that certain laws are established in their government to make sure it does not create any conflicts with their religion.
Body 1: State the country or nation that the belief system was founded. Explain the two basic teachings of Islam. State your causes for how Islam influenced the culture of the place that it is currently being practiced, since you mentioned Islam first in your intro.
Body 2: State the country that the belief system was founded. Explain the two basic teachings of Hinduism. State the causes for how Hinduism influenced the culture of the place that it is currently being practiced.
Body 3: Compare/Contrast the the causes of how both belief systems have influenced the culture of the place that is currently being practiced at.
Conclusion: Summarize what you have said restate your thesis, and make sure everything is tied together.