Chapter 11 — History & Culture
What are the world's biggest religions?
Christianity (2.4B), Islam (1.9B), Hinduism (1.2B), Buddhism (500M). Combined that's about 75% of humanity. Unaffiliated ('nones') is the fastest-growing group in the West.
Follow-up questions
What's the difference between Catholic and Protestant?
Both Christian. Catholics recognize the Pope's authority; Protestants split off in the 1500s over practices like selling indulgences.
Sunni vs Shia Islam?
Split after the Prophet's death over succession. Sunni ~85%, Shia ~15%, concentrated in Iran and Iraq.
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