The confessional picture of the world and of Uzbekistan
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Find data on the number of followers of the world’s religions from two different sources and explain the differences.
Differences may be explained by counting method and year; sources must be given.
2
Find the official list of confessions operating in Uzbekistan (from the website of the Committee on Religious Affairs) and compare it with the textbook’s list.
The comparison should show updates and be written with date and source.
3
Make a timeline of the history of the Muslim Board (1943, 1957, 1982, 1989, 1995, 2018) and write one sentence for each date.
Dates: 1943 – SADUM; 1957 – Ziyauddinkhan becomes head; 1982 – Shamsuddinkhan; 1989 – Muhammad Sodiq; 1995 – Muslim Board; 2018 – Academy.
4
Explain in 3–4 sentences why a school of law and a confession are not the same thing.
A school of law is a legal tradition within Islam, a confession is a registered community of belief; in Uzbekistan schools of law are not separate confessions.
5
Exam style: prepare a short answer on “the confessional picture of Uzbekistan”.
The answer should include the list of confessions, the legal basis and historical development.