Monotheistic Religions Judaism Islam Christianity 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Standards SS 6 G 11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe.

Teacher Info – Monotheistic Religions CLOZE Notes • Print off the Monotheistic Religions CLOZE Notes for each student. • They should complete the notes while discussing the presentation. • Afterwards, check and share answers as a class. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Monotheistic Religions CLOZE Notes 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. JUDAISM 5. It was founded by ____________ around _________. 6. The Jewish holy book is the ____________. 7. Jews worship in ___________ and ___________. CHRISTIANITY 8. Christians believe in _________, who preached a new religion of love and kindness around _______. 9. The _________ is the main holy book for Christians. 10. Christians worship in _________ and _________. ISLAM 11. 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 to __________ Third: Belief in and submission to one God (Allah) Fourth: ____________ during the month of Ramadan Fifth: A trip (hajj) to Mecca once in a lifetime © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Monotheism • 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? © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

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

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

Judaism • Jews believe that they descended from Abraham and Sarah, the first people

The Torah Abraham & Sarah © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

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

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

Christianity • The Bible is the main holy book for Christians. • It consists

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

Islam • 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 founder is Muhammad. • Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last and greatest prophet of Islam. • Other prophets include Abraham, Moses, & Jesus. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Islam The Muslim holy book is the Qur’an (Koran). • • • © 2014 Brain Wrinkles It states how people should live their lives. It describes the Five Pillars of Faith (obligations all Muslims must fulfill in their lifetime).

Islam 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 by Muhammad…so old! © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Muhammad’s Hat, Robe, & Staff Muhammad’s Swords © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

A piece of Muhammad’s hair © 2014 Brain Wrinkles One of Muhammad’s sandals

The Green Dome in Medina Muhammad’s grave lies under the Green Dome. (This is

The Grand Mosque in Mecca © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Teacher Info – Monotheistic Religions Chart • Print off the Monotheistic Religions chart for each student. • They should complete the chart with information from their notes. *If you allow it, the students can work in partners for this assignment. • Afterwards, check and share answers as a class. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Monotheistic Religions Judaism Christianity Islam Directions: Complete the chart while discussing the Monotheistic Religions presentation. Founder Date Began Holy Book Followers Called Interesting Facts Symbol © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Teacher Info – Monotheistic Religions Venn Diagram • Print off the Monotheistic Religions Venn Diagram for each student. • They should complete the Venn diagram with information from their notes. *If you allow it, the students can work in partners for this assignment. • Afterwards, check and share answers as a class. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Judaism Christianity Monotheistic Religions: Islam © 2014 Brain Wrinkles Compare and Contrast

Teacher Info – Ticket Out the Door • Print off the Meet the Religions Ticket Out the Door for each student. • They should complete the Ticket Out the Door and turn it in at the end of class. • Read the tickets and choose a few to share the following day. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles

Meet the Religions - Caricatures 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 (include important elements of their religions, if possible. ) Judaism Christianity Islam Write down 3 interesting (and new to you) facts that you learned today. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles