Global Monotheistic Religions Mr. Head Standard: GE. 8b
Monotheistic: to believe in one god Mono- = one Theo- = god Polytheistic: to believe in multiple gods Poly- = multiple Deity: a divine person, a god
Christianity Deity: God Religious Figure: Jesus Religious Leaders: Priests, ministers, monks, nuns
Christianity Followers: Christians Founded: Jerusalem (Middle East) Symbol: The Cross
Christianity Religious book: Bible Holidays: Christmas, Easter Main beliefs: Heaven, Golden Rule Stems from Judaism
Islam Deity: Allah (God in Arabic) Religious Figure: Mohammed Religious Leaders: Ulama and Imam
Islam Followers: Muslims Founded: Mecca (Middle East) Symbol: Crescent moon and star
Islam Religious book: Qur’an Holidays: Ramadan Main beliefs: 5 Pillars Stems from Judaism, pray 5 times a day (facing Mecca)
Judaism Deity: Yahweh (God in Hebrew) Religious Figure: Abraham Religious Leaders: Rabbis
Judaism Followers: Jews Founded: Jerusalem (Middle East) Symbol: Star of David
Judaism Religious book: Torah Holiday: Hanukah Main beliefs: Ten Commandments Does not eat pork