Judaism, Islam, & Christianity

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Judaism, Islam, & Christianity 2014 Brain Wrinkles

StandardsSS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics ofEurope.b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism,Christianity, and Islam. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

1. are major religions practiced in Europe.2. Followers of each practice in , a belief in god.3. All three started in .4. is a holy city for all three religions.JUDAISM5. It was founded by around .6. The Jewish holy book is the .7. Jews worship in and .CHRISTIANITY8. Christians believe in , who preached a new religion of love andkindness around .9. The is the main holy book for Christians.10. Christians worship in and .ISLAM11. Islam began around in Southwest Asia.12. Followers of Islam are called , and the founder is.13. The Muslim holy book is the (Koran).14. The Five Pillars of Faith:First:Second: Giving toThird: Belief in and submission to one God (Allah)Fourth: during the month of RamadanFifth: A trip (hajj) to Mecca once in a lifetime 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam are majorreligions practiced in Europe. Followers of each practice monotheism, abelief in one god.What else do they have in common? 2014 Brain Wrinkles

All three believe in one god (monotheistic). They all started in Southwest Asia. They can trace their roots to Abraham as the father oftheir faith. Jerusalem is the holiest city in the world for Jews andChristians, and the third holiest city for Muslims. All three have an important messenger and book ofteachings. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

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Judaism is the religion of Jews. It was founded by Abraham around 2000 BCE. Jews believe that God gave Moses the TenCommandments. The Jewish holy book is the Torah, which is theoral and written laws of the Jews. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Jews believe that they descended fromAbraham and Sarah, the first people toworship Yahweh (God). Abraham lived at least 3,700 years ago inwhat is now Iraq. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

The TorahAbraham & Sarah 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Jews worship in synagogues and temples. They believe that a messiah (savior) will leadthem to the Promised Land. “What is hateful to you, do not to yourneighbor.”How do you feel about this? 2014 Brain Wrinkles

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Christianity actually has its roots in Judaism. Christians believe in Jesus, who preached a newreligion of love and kindness around 30 CE. Christians believe that Jesus was the messiah(savior). 2014 Brain Wrinkles

The Bible is the main holy book forChristians. It consists of the Old Testament and theNew Testament. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Christians are grouped by many denominations. Examples include Catholicism, Orthodoxy,and Protestantism. All denominations of Christians follow theteachings of Jesus. Christians worship in churches and chapels. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

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Islam began around 610 CE in Southwest Asia. In Arabic, Islam means “surrender” to the will of Allah(God). Followers of Islam are called Muslims, and the founderis Muhammad. Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last and greatestprophet of Islam. Other prophets include Abraham, Moses, & Jesus. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

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2014 Brain WrinklesThe Muslim holy book is the Qur’an (Koran). It states how people should live their lives.It describes the Five Pillars of Faith (obligationsall Muslims must fulfill in their lifetime).

Five Pillars of Faith:(the main duties of Muslims)1. Prayer,2. Giving to charity,3. Belief in and submission to one God (Allah),4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan,5. and a trip (hajj) to Mecca once in a lifetime. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Two letters written byMuhammad so old! 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Muhammad’s Hat, Robe,& StaffMuhammad’s Swords 2014 Brain Wrinkles

A piece of Muhammad’s hair 2014 Brain WrinklesOne of Muhammad’ssandals

The Green Dome in MedinaMuhammad’s grave liesunder the Green Dome.(This is his casket.) 2014 Brain Wrinkles

The Grand Mosque in Mecca 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Monotheistic ReligionsJudaismChristianityDirections: Complete the chart while discussing the Monotheistic Religions edInteresting FactsSymbol 2014 Brain WrinklesIslam

JudaismChristianityMonotheistic Religions:Islam 2014 Brain WrinklesCompare and Contrast

Directions: If the people below were talking about their religions, what would they say? Create speech bubbles for things that each person would say. Next, illustrate each person (includeimportant elements of their religions, if possible.)JudaismChristianityIslamWrite down 3 interesting (and new to you) facts that youlearned today. 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam are major religions practiced in Europe. Followers of each practice monotheism, a belief in one god. What else do they have in common?