Major Religions in Europe

Standard SS6G11: The Student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe B. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Monotheistic The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

Three Major Religions Judaism Christianity Islam

Judaism Founder: Abraham Date: 2000 BC Number of followers: 15 Million Followers called: Jews

Judaism Holy Book: Torah Torah is the 1st five books of Moses Supreme Being: Jovah Place of Worship: Synagogue Torah Scroll

Judaism Three main types: Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Nearly wiped out in Europe by Hitler and Nazi Germany Concentration Camp

Christianity Founder: Jesus Date: 30 A.D. Followers called: Christians Name of Supreme Being: God Place of Worship: Church Christianity

Christianity Holy Book: Bible Number of followers: 2.1 Billion 1St five books of Moses make up the 1St five books of the Bible

Christianity 3 Major Groups: Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant Protestants include: Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians. By the number of followers, Christianity is the largest religion and is in most parts of the world.

Islam Founder: Muhammad Date 610 A.D. Followers called: Muslims Supreme Being: Allah Place of Worship: Mosque

Islam Holy Book: Koran Number of followers: 1.3 Billion (and growing quickly) Muslims believe that Muhammad was the last of the prophets which include Abraham and Jesus.

Islam Two largest groups include: Sunnis and Shiites Main religion of Middle East, North Africa, and Asia Number of followers growing at a fast rate 5 pillars of Islam: 1)Prayer 2)giving to charity 3)belief in one God 4)fasting during Ramadan 5)a trip to Mecca once in a lifetime

B.C. to A.D. Timeline Calendars uses the birth of Christ as a way of dating history events

History of Religion in Europe Wars fought because of Religion Crusades- Military expeditions sent by the Christian pope to capture the Holy land from Muslim Turks Crusades

All three religions are monotheistic. Summary Statement   Monotheistic: ______________________________________________________________________________ All three religions are monotheistic. Judaism Christianity Islam Founder Date Founded: Number of followers: Called: Holy Book Name of Supreme Being Place of Worship Major Groups Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant Protestants include: Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians Additional Facts Choose ONE topic for the VERTICAL column on the left to write about. Compare the horizontal column in your sentence.

Synagogue Church Mosque