9th Grade Syllabus

Week 31

Assignment

Day 1 Compare and Contrast

Essay: Look at the 10 Commandments, the 8 fold path of Buddhism,

and the Core beliefs of Hinduism what are the similarities between the

three? What are the differences write 3

paragraphs.

Day 2 Read and answer

comprehension questions for worksheet called “Muhammad”

make sure your answers to questions are in complete

sentences and 2-3 sentences for each

question.

Name: Date:

Objective:

Do Now:

1.)Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

(1) Cape of Good Hope (3) Mesopotamia (2) Sinai Peninsula (4) Horn of Africa

2.) One similarity found in both Egyptian and

Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a

(1) monotheistic religion (3) ziggurat

(2) compass (4) written language

3.)What was the purpose of the Epic of Gilgamesh?

4.)What is the purpose of an Epic?

Class Notes: The Origins of Judaism

Abraham:

Moses:

The Ten Commandments:

Israel:

Class Assignment Part 1:

Read pages 77-82 and complete your guided reading page.

Class Assignment Part 2:

Read your worksheet on the Ten Commandments and answer the discussion

questions that follow.

Class Assignment Part 3:

In a written response compare and contrast The Ten Commandments with the law of

Hammurabi. How are these two sets of “laws” similar and different? How do you

think they influenced the way people thought about society?

Name: Date:

Exit Quiz

1.) Where did Judaism originate and what are two core beliefs of the faith?

2.) Who is Abraham in the Jewish faith and why is he important?

3.) Who is Moses in the Jewish faith and why is he important?

4.) What are the Ten Commandments and how did they influence legal systems in

Ancient Civilizations?

Name: Date:

Objective:

Do Now: Review Questions

1.) Who was Abraham?

2.) Who was Moses?

3.) Why was the code of Hammurabi important?

4.) What was the purpose of the Ten Commandments?

- “Say what is true, although it may be bitter and displeasing to people.”

The Prophet Muhammad

Class Notes

Allah:

Muhammad:

Islam:

Muslim:

Mosque:

Qu’ran:

Sunna:

Shari’a:

Class Assignment: Read pages 263-265 and answer the comprehension questions in your

chart.

1.) How did the land and climate influence the life of the

Bedouins?

2.) How did the increase in trade

in Arabia affect what people knew about the world?

3.) Why was Mecca an important

city?

4.) What event changed

Muhammad’s life? How is this event similar to events in Judaism and Christianity?

5.) What were people’s reactions to Muhammad’s teachings?

The Five Pillars of Islam

On page 265 read about the five pillars of Islam and fill in your chart with what each

one of them mean.

Pillar Meaning

Faith

Prayer

Alms

Fasting

Pilgrimage

Name: Date:

Exit Quiz

1.) What does Allah mean?

2.) Who was Muhammad? How is he connected to Islam?

3.) Explain the purpose of the pillars of Islam. Give two examples of the pillars and

explain what they mean.

4.) What is the significance of the city of Mecca?

Name: Date:

Objective:

Do Now: Review Questions

1.) What are the five pillars of Islam?

2.) Who was Abraham?

3.) Who is Muhammad?

Class notes

Origin:

Place of Worship:

Holy Book:

Prophet:

Abrahamic religions:

Monotheistic Religions of the World

Judaism Christianity Islam Followers

called

Number of

followers

Worship day

House of

Worship

Year of origin

Place of origin

Ancestor

Holy city

Major beliefs

Major

Prophets/

Leaders

Holy Book

Symbol

(name and

draw the

symbol)

Divisions

within

Judaism

Islam Christianity

Judaism

Judaism is the oldest religion of the western

world and has influenced Christianity and Islam.

There are approximately fifteen million Jews

throughout the world.

The Hebrews were the ancestors of the Jewish

people and trace their ancestry to Abraham, who

left his home in the Mesopotamian city of Ur

about 2200BC. The Hebrews were different from

others of their time because they were

monotheistic; they believed in only one God. The

Hebrews believed they had a special relationship

with their God and that they were his chosen

people.

The Hebrews established a nation they called

Israel on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean

Sea. About 1300BCE, many Hebrews moved to

Egypt to escape a famine. A famine is a great

hunger. At first, the Hebrews were treated well in

Egypt, but in time they were enslaved by the

Egyptians. According to Hebrew tradition, God

sent ten deadly plagues to Egypt when the

Egyptians would not release the Hebrew slaves. When the Hebrews did escape, tradition states that Moses, the

leader of the Hebrews, parted the Red Sea for just enough time to allow the Hebrews to pass. Once the Hebrews

reached the other side, tradition states that the waters returned and the Egyptian army drowned. After their

escape across the Red Sea 1250BCE, God revealed Ten Commandments to Moses. The Ten Commandments

formed the basis of Mosaic Law and are the model for both Jewish and Christian moral thought.

The Hebrews returned to Israel, but they were conquered by several other cultures. In time, most of the

Hebrews were forced to leave Israel, beginning a period known as the Diaspora. The Hebrews were forced to

live as minorities in many different lands until the creation of the Jewish nation of Israel in 1948.

Jewish people have often faced severe mistreatment. European Jews were ordered to leave Spain by Ferdinand

and Isabella, and faced organized massacres called pogroms in many nations, particularly in Eastern Europe. In

this century, as many as six million Jews were murdered in what we now call the Holocaust, where the Nazi

party in Germany attempted genocide, or the planned killing of a whole group of people because of their

religion or nationality.

Jews worship in synagogues led by a rabbi. Rabbi is a Hebrew word that means "master." Their holiest period is

the weekly Shabbat, which lasts from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday. Other important Jewish holidays include

Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur (a Day of Atonement or confession), Simchat Torah

(celebrating receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai), Chanukah (a celebration of a military victory), and Passover

(a remembrance of the time the Hebrews lived in Egypt).

The Torah is the most holy book of Judaism. The Torah is also holy to Christians, who include it as the Old

Testament of their Bible. The Talmud is another holy book in Judaism. The Talmud is a collection of the laws

and customs of the Jewish people. Most Jews live in the United States (5.8 million) and Israel (4.8 million).

Europe was once home to millions of Jewish people, but most of the survivors of the Holocaust immigrated to

other nations. Today only 2.3 million Jews remain in Europe.

The Star of David

The most recognized symbol of Judaism is the six pointed Star of David. Jewish legend says that a Hebrew king named David went into battle with the hexagram on his shield. Later, when Jews were minorities in Christian and Muslim nations, they were forced to wear the star on their clothing to identify themselves.

Today you will see the hexagram used to identify synagogues and Jewish organizations. The symbol that was once used to separate Jews from the rest of society is now flown on the flag of Judaism’s homeland, Israel.

Christianity

Christianity is based of the teachings of Jesus Christ, a Jew who lived about 2000 years ago in what we now call

Israel. Jesus taught his followers to "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

The followers of Jesus called him Christ. Christ is a Greek word that means, “chosen one.” They believed he

was the son of God. In time followers of Jesus became known as Christians. Early Christians taught that the sins

of the people would be forgiven if they became Christian.

Some years after Jesus died, Christians combined the stories of the life and wisdom of Jesus into four books

known as the Gospels. Gospel means “good news.” The holy book of Christianity is known as the Bible and has

two parts. The Old Testament consists of the sacred writings of the Jewish people, and was written mostly in

Hebrew long before Jesus. The New Testament of the Bible includes the Gospels, along with letters by

Christian writers. The Bible has been translated

into more than 1,500 languages and has been read

by more people than any other book.

Almost two billion Christians live on every continent. They comprise the majority of people living in the United

States and Canada (86%), Latin America (92%), Europe (76%) and Australia (85%). Christianity is also the

most prevalent faith in Africa (48%). Christianity

is a dominant force on every continent but Asia

(9%). Most of the world’s population is in Asia,

so only one-third of the world's population is

Christian.

Christianity is divided into many sects. About

half of the world’s Christian population is Roman

Catholic. Pope John Paul II is the leader of the

Roman Catholic Church. Catholic is a Latin word

that means “universal,” and at one time it was the

faith of almost all Christians. Roman refers to the

fact that the Pope has lived in Rome for over five

hundred years. Most Christians in Eastern Europe

belong to Eastern Orthodox Churches. The

Orthodox churches split with the Roman church

in the Middle Ages. Many European leaders,

including Martin Luther and John Calvin,

protested against the Pope in a period known as

the Reformation. The churches they started

became known as Protestant sects. Major

Protestant sects in America today are the Baptists

(34 million), Methodists (13 million), Lutherans

(8 million), Presbyterians (4 million),

Episcopalians (2.5 million), and Pentecostals (2.4

million).

Christians worship in churches led by ministers and priests. Most Christians practice acts of religious

significance called sacraments. The sacraments include baptism, when a Christian joins the church;

confirmation, when a Christian confirms his or her faith; and matrimony. The Eucharist is the holiest of

Christian sacraments in many Christian churches. During the service, members of a church will eat a small

wafer of bread. Christian tradition states that at the Last Supper before his execution, Jesus asked his followers

to think of the meal as the body and blood he would soon sacrifice.

Christian holy days include Christmas (the birth of Jesus), Easter (when Christians believe Jesus rose from the

dead and ascended to heaven), and Lent, a forty-day holy period of penitence and self-denial.

Christianity

Christians believe that Jesus Christ was both a man and the son of God. They believe God sent Jesus as a messiah, or messenger. The Roman governor of Palestine executed Jesus by nailing him to a cross. Today the cross is Christianity's most important icon. Most Christians have crosses in and on top of their churches. Some Christians wear a cross as a necklace. The cross symbolizes a Christian's connection with Jesus.

Islam

Islam is an Arabic word that means “surrender to

God.” Believers in Islam are called Muslims, or “those

who surrender." Muslims believe that Muhammad was

the last of a series of holy prophets that included

Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. A prophet is a holy

messenger. Christians believe that Jesus is God, while

Muslims believe Allah is the only God and that

Muhammad was his messenger. Allah is an Arabic

term that means "the God" (al-El).

Muhammad lived about 600 years after Jesus in what

we now call Saudi Arabia. Muslims believe that

Muhammad was visited in a cave by an angel.

Muhammad repeated the words of the angel to others

who learned them by heart. Eventually, Mohammad's

followers collected these messages and gathered them

into a book known as the Quran. The Quran is the holy

book of Islam. It has been translated into many

languages, but many Muslims believe that the only

true version of the Quran is written in Arabic. This is

why Arabic spread throughout the Middle East and

North Africa. Often Muslims will learn Arabic as a

second language, as a Jew would learn Hebrew.

The Islamic house of worship is a mosque. Unlike

Jews and Christians, Muslims do not have a holy day,

but many Muslims gather in mosques on Friday

afternoon for prayers. Muhammad taught that

believers should pray five times every day. Faithful

Muslims will stop whatever they are doing and bow

down to pray.

Mecca is a holy city to Muslims because it is the site

of the Kaaba, a small shrine that Muslims believe to be

the most sacred spot on earth. Muslims orient

themselves toward the Kaaba during their daily

prayers. Every Muslim who makes the pilgrimage to

Mecca walks around the Kaaba seven times. Islamic

tradition states that the stone was originally white, but

it had become black by absorbing the sins of the

millions of pilgrims who have kissed and touched it.

Ramadan is a sacred month to Muslims, and faithful

Muslims fast between dawn and dusk during

Ramadan. To fast means to abstain from eating.

Ramadan is sacred because it is the month in which the

Icons of Islam

The crescent, star, and the color green are symbols

often associated with Islam. The star represents

knowledge and light, and the crescent represents

progress. You will find these symbols on the flags of

many Muslim nations.

Islamic art includes calligraphy, or decorative

penmanship, but no images of people. The Quran

forbids recreating any living thing because no one

should copy what Allah has made. This is why you

will not find a picture of Muhammad in Islamic

literature.

How Do You Spell That?

The Quran is spelled many different ways because

it is an Arabic word. Arabic is written in a different

script than English. The generally accepted spelling

for the Quran is with a 'Q' to represent the glottal 'K'

sound. You will often see the holy book of Islam

spelled Qur'ran or Koran. Many words associated

with Islam have more than one accepted spelling.

Quran was revealed to Muhammad. Muslims use a

lunar calendar, so Ramadan falls at different times

each year. Ramadan will begin November 17, 2001.

There are more than one billion Muslims, but only five

million live in the United States. Nations with large

Muslim populations include Indonesia (180 million),

Pakistan (125 million), Bangladesh (109 million),

India (84 million), Iran (66 million), Egypt (60

million), Turkey (60 million), Nigeria (52 million),

Algeria (29 million), Morocco (29 million), Ethiopia

(24 million), Sudan (22 million), Afghanistan (22

million), Iraq (20 million) and Saudi Arabia (19

million). Russia also has a large Muslim population,

but estimates on its size vary.

Muslim is more common than Moslem, and

Mohammad is more common than Muhammad.

Judaism

Judaism is around 3500 years old and is the oldest of the world's four great monotheistic

religions (religions with only one god). It's also the smallest, with only about 12 million

followers around the world.

There are large Jewish populations in Israel and the U.S.

Place of Origin Israel

Founder Abraham

Sacred Text The TeNaCh (Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim)

Sacred Building Synagogue

Holy Place Jerusalem

Major Festivals Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Pentecost), Sukkot

(Tabernacles)

Main Branches

(Denominations)

Orthodox, Reform, Conservative

Where did Judaism originate from?

Judaism originated in Israel around 4000 years ago.

What do Jews believe?

Jews believe that there is a single God who not only created the universe, but with whom every Jew can

have an individual and personal relationship.

Who is the founder of Judaism?

The Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism around 2000 B.C. Moses, is also an important figure as he

gave the Jews the Torah around 1250 B.C. The Torah contains the laws of God.

Who is Abraham?

Abraham is the father of the Jewish people. Jews see Abraham as a symbol of trusting and obeying God.

Abraham is also important to followers of Christianity and of Islam.

The story of Abraham is told in the Book of Genesis (the first book of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles)

in chapters 12-25.

Who is Moses?

Moses is the leader who freed them from slavery in Egypt. Moses protected the Jews from the wrath of God, and

negotiated with God on their behalf.

What is the Symbol of Judaism?

The symbol or emblem of the Jewish people is the Magen David (Shield of David), also

known as the Star of David.

What is a Menorah?

The Menorah is one of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith. It is a candelabrum with seven

candle holders displayed in Jewish synagogues. It symbolises the burning bush as seen by

Moses on Mount Sinai. The two most common menorahs have seven and nine candle-

holders. The term hanukiah or chanukiah, refers to the nine-candled holder used during the

Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

What is a Mezuzah?

A mezuzah is found on doorposts in Jewish homes. It is a little case, containing a tiny scroll. The writing

on the scroll is from the bible. It is in Hebrew and is called the Shema. It says that Jewish people should

love God and keep his rules.

Where do Jews worship?

Jews worship in Synagogues. Men and women usually sit separately in the Synagogues

Men are required to cover their heads. In most cases worship takes place in Hebrew.

What are the spiritual leaders called?

The Jewish spiritual leaders are called Rabbis. Unlike leaders in many other faiths, a rabbi is not a priest

and has no special religious status.

What is the Jewish Holy Book called?

The most holy Jewish book are the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible). Others

include Judaism's oral tradition, the written form of which is known as the Talmud.

The Torah (or teachings) contains the five books revealed to Moses by God on Mount Sinai.

What is the most important day of the week for Jews?

The most important day of the week is the Sabbath (Shabbat), which is a day made holy by refraining

from weekday work.

When does the Sabbath start and end?

The Jewish holy day, or Sabbath, starts at sunset on Friday and continues until sunset on Saturday. During

the Sabbath, observant Jews will do nothing that might be counted as work. Among the things that they

can't do are driving and cooking.

What happens on the Shabbat in a Jewish family?

At the beginning of Shabbat Jewish families share a meal. They eat special bread called hallah. On the

Sabbath, Jews attend services at the synagogue, often led by a Rabbi.

What are the different types of Jews?

The three main types in Britain are:

Orthodox (the most religiously observant), Reform and Liberal

Christianity

Christianity is the world's biggest religion, with about 2.2 billion followers worldwide. It is

based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago.

Through its missionary activity Christianity has spread to most parts of the globe.

Place of Origin Israel

Founder Jesus of Nazareth

Sacred Text The Bible - Old and New Testaments

Sacred Building Church, Chapel, Cathedral

Holy Places Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Lourdes (a popular place of pilgrimage), Rome,

Canterbury

Major Festivals Easter, Christmas,

Main Branches Anglican, Roman Catholic, Free Churches, Orthodox, Reformed,

(Denominations)

Who is the founder of Christianity?

Jesus Christ, who was crucified around A.D. 30 in Jerusalem, is the founder of Christianity.

Who is Jesus Christ?

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He came to earth to teach about love and fellowship. He represents the

person that all Christians must strive to be.

Jesus was a Jew who was born about 2000 years ago in Bethlehem. Jesus lived for 33 years before being

crucified by the Romans.

What do Christians believe?

Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God and that:

God sent his Son to earth to save humanity from the consequences of its sins Jesus was fully human, and experienced this world in the same way as other human beings of his time Jesus was tortured and gave his life on the Cross (At the Crucifixion) Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion (the Resurrection)

Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah promised in the Old Testament

Christians believe that there is only one God, but that this one God consists of 3 "persons"

o God the Father o God the Son o The Holy Spirit

Christians believe that God made the world.

Where do Christians worship?

The Christian place of worship is called a Church. They are often built in the shape of a cross with the

altar facing east towards the rising sun.

What is the Christian holy book called?

The Bible is the Christian holy book. It is divided into the Old and New Testaments. Parts of the writing

contained in the Old Testament are also sacred to Jewish and Muslim people.

What are the Christian symbols?

The cross is the main symbol. It reminds Christians that Jesus died on the cross

to save them.

The dove is the symbol of the holy spirit and peace.

The fish symbol was created using the Greek letters which spell out ICTHUS : Jesus Christ God's Son

Saviour.

The Romans persecuted the Christians and it became dangerous for them to meet. So the Christians

devised a secret code. They drew half a fish in the sand. If a person completed the fish, they knew he or

she was a believer too. Under the fish sign the Christians wrote the Greek word fish.

These letters stood for: Jesus Christ God's Son Saviour

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What are the 10 Commandments?

From the Holy Bible, King James version. Exodus 20:3-18 (abridged)

1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me

2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image

3. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain

4. Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy

5. Honour thy father and thy mother

6. Thou shalt not kill

7. Thou shalt not commit adultery

8. Thou shalt not steal

9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour

10. Thou shalt not covet any thing that is thy neighbour's

Why are there different branches of Christianity?

There are different branches of Christianity because some Christians worship in different ways.

What are the different branches (denominations) of Christians?

There are several denominations of the Christian faith, however all Christians share common beliefs.

Church of England - Anglicanism

The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England.

Roman Catholic

The Catholic Church is the oldest institution in the western world. It can trace its history back almost 2000

years.

Baptists

For Baptists, the church is not just a particular place or building, but rather a family of believers,

committed to Christ, to one another and to the service of God in the world.

Methodist

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its

discipleship in worship and mission.

Orthodox

The Orthodox Church shares much with the other Christian churches in the belief that God revealed

himself in Jesus Christ, and a belief in the incarnation of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection.

Seventh-day Adventist

The belief which makes Seventh-day Adventists really stand out, though it is not the most important part

of the faith, is the belief that Saturday is the Sabbath (the day of worship).

Islam / Muslim

Islam is the second most popular religion in the world with over a

thousand million followers. It is more often thought of as a complete

way of life rather than a religion.

Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet

Muhammad (peace be upon him). Those who follow Islam are called

Muslims. Muslims believe that there is only one God, called Allah.

Islam is mainly followed in the Middle East, Asia, and the north of Africa.

Place of Origin Saudi Arabia

Founder Muslims believe in a chain of prophets starting with Adam.

Sacred Text The Qur'an

Sacred Building Mosque

Holy Places Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem

Major Festivals Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha

Who is the founder of Islam?

The prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him ), who was born in A.D. 570 at Mecca, in

Saudi Arabia, is often regarded as the founder of Islam. He was the last prophet to be

sent by Allah. However the first prophet was Adam.

There were many prophets before Muhammad (pbuh) including: Adam, Noah,

Abraham (Ibrahim), Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses (Musa), Aaron, David,

Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus (Isa), peace be upon them.

(peace be upon him - Muhammad is so revered that it is usual to make this statement

every time his name is mentioned)

What does Islam mean?

The Arabic word 'Islam' means submission and obedience, and derives from a word meaning 'peace'.

What or who is a Muslim?

A Muslim is a follower of the religion of Islam.

What do Muslims believe?

The basic belief of Islam is that there is only one God, whose name in the Arabic

language is Allah, and who is the sole and sovereign ruler of the universe.

Muslims have 6 main beliefs

1. Belief in Allah as the one and only God. 2. Belief in angels. 3. Belief in the holy books. 4. Belief in the Prophets (special messengers).

e.g. Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Dawud (David), Isa (Jesus). Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final prophet.

5. Belief in the Day of Judgement... The day when the life of every human being will be assessed to decide whether they go to heaven or hell.

6. Belief in Predestination... That Allah has already decided what will happen. Muslims believe that this doesn't stop human beings making free choices

Who is Muhammad (peace be upon him)?

Muhammad (pbuh) was born around 570 A.D. in the city of Mecca on the Arabian

peninsula. Muslims believe that Muhammad (pbuh) is the last in a line of prophets that

includes Moses, Abraham, and Isa (Jesus). Muhammad (pbuh) proclaimed that the

Quran was the last Book of God, and that he himself was the last Prophet.

Allah spoke to Muhammad (pbuh) whilst he was meditating in a cave near Mecca. For

the next 22 years, Muhammad (pbuh)memorized and wrote down the words from

Allah. Allahs words spoken through Muhammad (pbuh) became the Muslim holy

book, the Qu'ran.

Muhammad (pbuh) also interpreted the words from Allah in his daily life. Therefore

many of the things which Muhammad (pbuh) did and said were remembered and

carefully recorded. The stories and sayings help Muslims to understand the Quran and

put what it teaches into practice in their daily lives.

What is the holy book of Islam called?

The Muslim scripture is the Holy Qur'an. Muslims believe it is 'the

word of God'. Muslim beliefs and practices are rooted in the Qur'an.

Muslims treat the Qur'an with great respect because they believe that

the Qur'an is from Allah, and every word and every letter is sacred. It

is usually placed on a special wooden stand to be read.

Muslims regard the Qur'an as the unaltered word of God.

Where do Muslims worship?

The Muslim building for communal worship is called a

mosque. Muslims often refer to the mosque by its Arabic name,

masjid. The word comes from the Arabic for "place of

prostration".

Very often Mosques have a domed roof and a tall tower called a minaret. Muslims are

called to prayer from the minaret. The man who who enters the minaret and calls them

to prayer is called a muezzin.

In Britain, calling Muslims to pray this way is not allowed, so some Islamic

communities broadcast the call to prayer on a radio frequency which Muslims can pick

up in their homes and places of work using a small receiver.

There are no pictures or statues in a mosque. They are decorated with patterns and

words from the Qur'an. There is also very little furniture inside because Muslims use

prayer mats for prayer.

When people go into the mosque they take off their shoes. This is to keep it clean for

prayer.

There is often a fountain or pool, or at least an area with water where people can wash

(wudu). Muslim wash their hands, mouth, throat, nose, ears, arms up to the elbow and

feet. This is a sacred wash that symbolises spiritual cleansing and purity in readiness

for coming before God.

There is always a quibla wall in a Mosque which is the one facing Makkah (Mecca), it

has an empty arch to signify the direction. It is important that Muslims always know

the direction of Mecca. (see pray)

Women do not pray in the same place as men, there is usually a screened off area for

them.

When are services held?

Services are held every day at the Mosque.

When is the most important service at the Mosque held?On Friday at noon . All

Muslims go to the mosque on Friday. Is a special day for prayer.

What are the different types of Muslims?

Almost 90% of Muslims are Sunnis. Shiites are the second-largest group. The Shiites split from the

Sunnis in 632 when Muhammad died.

Name: Date:

Exit Quiz

Write two paragraphs explaining the key differences and the similarities

between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Your paragraphs must contain

three differences and three similarities.

Name: Date:

Objective:

Do Now

Directions: Answer the questions below. ANNOTATE each question by underlining/circling KEY

WORDS that help you to determine the correct answer choice.

1. When agriculture was introduced…

a. The production of food decreased

b. People in societies moved from place to place in search of foods

c. People in societies began to settle and create civilizations

d. The number of births declined quickly

2. The purpose of a timeline is…

a. To show why wars happen and what the results are

b. To show where important places are

c. To show why new civilizations are good

d. To show the relationship between events in chronological order

3. The majority of people in the Indian, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian societies were…

a. Merchants

b. Soldiers

c. Farmers

d. Nobles

4. Which of the following does NOT describe China’s physical geography?

a. Mountainous

b. Accessible to the sea

c. Subject to monsoons

d. Rivers floods annually

5. In China, civil service exams are administered for government positions. There is also strong

belief in filial piety. Considering those facts, which philosophy heavily influenced China?

a. Buddhism

b. Jainism

c. Taoism

d. Confucianism

6. (PREDICTION) Which shows the correct chronological order of the three Abrahamic religions?

a. Islam Judaism Christianity

b. Christianity Judaism Islam

c. Judaism Christianity Islam

d. Christianity Islam Judaism

INTRO TO NEW MATERIAL – What is an Abrahamic Religion?

Who in the world is Abraham?

What is an Abrahamic Religion?

Why should I even care to know about Abrahamic Religions?

GUIDED PRACTICE /INDEPENDENT PRACTICE– What are the origins and tenets of the Abrahamic Religions?

Directions: 1. Complete the graphic organizer below using PRIOR KNOWLEDGE FIRST in PENCIL. 2. Complete the empty portions of your graphic organizer and the questions that follow using the readings that were provided to you if necessary.

JUDAISM CHRISTIANITY ISLAM

SYMBOL:

THE “FOUNDER” IS:

THE HOLY TEXT IS CALLED:

THE PLACE OF WORSHIP IS:

FOLLOWERS ARE CALLED:

NAME(S) FOR GOD:

CENTRAL BELIEF(S): There is an all powerful God with whom Jews have a

personal relationship

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

LOCATION OF ORIGIN:

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE - Critical Thinking

Directions: Answer the questions that follow in complete sentences. Be sure to make reference to evidence in the text to support your answer.

1. Why are Islam, Christianity and Judaism called Abrahamic Religions? 2. Where is Abraham from? How might his location of origin explain why the Epic of Gilgamesh and the story of Noah’s Ark are so similar? 3. Write the three Abrahamic Religions in chronological order according to when they were created. 4. Which religion did Jesus of Nazareth practice? 5. Explain how each of the Abrahamic religions are connected to Abraham. What other connections exist between the three religions?

HOMEWORK - How can you teach others of these faiths?

Directions: Create an ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS FOR DUMMIES flyer on which you creatively teach

others about the three religions. Use the chart from your GUIDED PRACTICE to make sure that you

have all of the important information about each of the religions on your flyer. You may draw the flyer

on this page, you may draw it on a separate sheet or you may create the flyer on the computer.

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EXIT Quiz

1. Which of the following religions traces decent from Abraham?

a. Jainism

b. Islam

c. Buddhism

d. Taoism

2. Abraham is originally from which civilization?

a. Egypt

b. India

c. China

d. Mesopotamia

3. Jesus of Nazareth was a member of which faith?

a. Islam

b. Judaism

c. Christianity

d. Hinduism

4. Which of the following statements is not true for all of the Abrahamic religions?

a. Originated in the Middle East

b. Traces decent from Abraham

c. Has the Genesis and Exodus in its Holy Text

d. Is monotheistic

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Objective:

Do Now: Using the chart below fill in four facts that you remember about the

following religions.

Christianity Islam Judaism

Class Assignment: Complete the DBQ on Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

This DBQ will be counted as a test grade.

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Exit Quiz

Directions: Complete the following chart based on the documents that you

read.

Document # Important Fact about Religion

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Objective:

Do Now: Complete your Skillbuilder practice page 5 that is attached to

this sheet. Answer questions 1-4 in complete sentences.

Class Assignment: Read and annotate Arabian Nights and choose one of

the following options.

1.) Create a skit acting out this story. Your skit must be 15-20 lines.

2.) Create pamphlet describing each of the scenes in the story. You

must have 8 drawings and a two sentence caption for each

drawing.

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Exit Quiz

1.) What was the main idea of Arabian Nights?

2.) What is the moral of the stories?

3.) What does this teach you about Islamic and Middle eastern culture?