1. All You Will Ever Need To Know About Monotheistic Religions By: Olivia Stetz

2. Monotheistic Religions Are the belief in 1 God. These are all Monotheistic Religions.

3. Christianity Began in Palestine. In c. 50 BC. Belief was that Jesus was Messiah promised by Old Testament (Torah), trinity, Jesus of Nazareth Bible (Old/New Testament).

4. Christian Leader Pope Benedict XVI

5. Judaism Began in Palestine, c. In 1500-100 BC. Rules Of Behavior = Ten Commandments, Code Of Conduct, Dietary Laws. Leaders = Moses, Solomon, David, Christ. Sacred Texts = Torah.

6. Islam Began in Arabia c. In 632 AD. Rules of Behavior = Laws usually based on religious practices, Jihad, 5 Pillars. Leaders = Muhammad. Sacred Texts = Koran (Qur'an).

7. 5 Pillars Of Islam Shahada = Belief in 1 god "There is only 1 god, Allah, & Muhammad is his prophet.” Salat = Pray 5 x’s per day 2 Mecca. (usually in a group). Zakatalms = ($ donations) to the poor. Sawm Fast during month of Ramadan (about Sept Oct). Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca once during lifetime.

8. The End Well You Got It? That’s All You need. Good Luck

9. Work Cited http://www.mrdowling.com/images/605islam.gif http://img.timeinc.net/time/photoessays/2008/po pe_style/pope_style_01.jpg http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/lockwoodm/CivsAn dRels/monotheistic.htm Pictures curtsey of google and Microsoft word. Info thanks to M. Lockwood and his Boise state page.