1. The Rise of Islam
SS.912.W.3.1 – Discuss significant people and beliefs associated with Islam
SS.912.W.3.2 – Compare the major beliefs and principles of Judaism, Christianity and Islam

2. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book:  
Name of God:  
Guide for Living:
Place of Worship:  
Holy City:  
Number of gods:  
Important People:
Year Started:
Holy Book:
Name of God:
Place of Worship:
Holy City:
Number of gods:

3. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God:
Guide for Living:
Place of Worship:
Holy City:
Number of gods:
Important People:
Year Started:
Holy Book:

4. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God: Yahweh (Hashan)
Guide for Living:
Place of Worship:
Holy City:
Number of gods:
Important People:
Year Started:
Holy Book:
Name of God:
Judaism: 613 commandments – rules are also added on by Jewish Rabis

5. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God: Yahweh (Hashan)
Guide for Living: 10 Commandments
Place of Worship:
Holy City:
Number of gods:
Important People:
Year Started:
Holy Book:
Name of God:
Guide for Living:

6. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God: Yahweh (Hashan)
Guide for Living: 10 Commandments
Place of Worship: Synagogue
Holy City:
Number of gods:
Important People:
Year Started:
Holy Book:
Name of God:
Guide for Living:
Place of Worship:

7. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God: Yahweh (Hashan)
Guide for Living: 10 Commandments
Place of Worship: Synagogue
Holy City: Jerusalem
Number of gods:
Important People:
Year Started:
Holy Book:
Name of God:
Guide for Living:
Place of Worship:
Holy City:

8. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God: Yahweh (Hashan)
Guide for Living: 10 Commandments
Place of Worship: Synagogue
Holy City: Jerusalem
Number of gods: 1 (monotheistic)
Important People:
Year Started:
Holy Book:
Name of God:
Guide for Living:
Place of Worship:
Holy City:
Number of gods:

9. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God: Yahweh (Hashan)
Guide for Living: 10 Commandments
Place of Worship: Synagogue
Holy City: Jerusalem
Number of gods: 1 (monotheistic)
Important People: Moses, Abraham
Year Started:
Holy Book:
Name of God:
Guide for Living:
Place of Worship:
Holy City:
Number of gods:
Important People:

10. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God: Yahweh (Hashan)
Guide for Living: 10 Commandments
Place of Worship: Synagogue
Holy City: Jerusalem
Number of gods: 1 (monotheistic)
Important People: Moses, Abraham
Year Started: Circa 1300 BC
Holy Book:
Name of God:
Guide for Living:
Place of Worship:
Holy City:
Number of gods:
Important People:
Year Started:

11. Compare/Contrast the 3 Main Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Holy Book: Torah (Old Test. Bible)
Name of God: Yahweh (Hashan)
Guide for Living: 10 Commandments
Place of Worship: Synagogue
Holy City: Jerusalem
Number of gods: 1 (monotheistic)
Important People: Moses, Abraham
Year Started: Circa 1300 BC
Holy Book: Bible (Old/New Test.)
Name of God: God (Holy Trinity)
Guide for Living: 10 Commandments
Place of Worship: Church
Holy City: Jerusalem
Important People: Jesus, Mary, Moses, Abraham
Year Started: Circa 33 AD
Holy Book: Qu’ran
Name of God: Allah
Guide for Living: 5 Pillars
Place of Worship: Mosque
Holy City: Jerusalem, Mecca,
And Medina
Number of gods: 1 (mono)
Important People: Muhammad, Jesus, Moses, and Abraham
Year Started: Circa 622 AD

12. Muhammad the Prophet Who was he? Where did he live? What did he do?
In your journal - pg. 20
Textbook - pgs

13. Who he was… Caravan manager
Noticed and concerned over the gap of wealth
Founder of Islam
Received messages from the Angel Gabriel, who was giving him messages from God Himself
Prophet of God

14. He lived in the city of Mecca (Makkah) He started spreading Islam from the City of Medina

15. What He Did… Started the religion of Islam
Began to convince people that he was truly a messenger of God
Became both a political and religious leader, leading to no separation between religion and politics (Theocratic govt.)
Declared the Kaaba in Mecca a Shrine and holy place for the Islamic Faith

18. Storyboarding Activity
Instructions: You will setup the project paper with five individual sections. There will be one section for each of the 5 Pillars. Using pg. 121 in the textbook, complete the following tasks for each of the pillars: 1. Write: The Arabic and English names of the pillar as your title-- 2pts 2. Summarize: The pillar in your own words-- 5pts 3. Create: An illustration to symbolize understanding of the pillar-- 5pts 4. Answer the question: How does this part of Islam create a sense of community (bring people together)?-- 5pts 5. Color: Your illustrations-- 3pts Total: _______ x 5 = _______ / 100 points

19. Pg. 21 of your Journal Title: 5 Pillars vs. 10 Commandments
Instructions: Using the 5 Pillars and the 10 Commandments, complete the following tasks in your journal:
1. “The 10 Commandments provide a base for law in Jewish and Christian societies.” Find two major similarities between the religions, and one major difference.
2. Answer the question: Do the 5 Pillars also provide this same base for law? Explain.