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Ms. Berry Social Studies
Religious Empires
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Warm up: What are the holy books of the three major religions?
Christianity Islam Judaism
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Hebrews (Judaism) Enslaved by Egyptians, Moses led them to Israel
David, Saul, Soloman unified them into a kingdom Conquered by Romans; destroyed Jerusalem and kicked them out
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Roman Empire Spreads across Europe; all around Mediterranean Sea
Made Christianity the official religion of empire Moved the capital from Rome to Constantinople.
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Byzantine Empire Eastern ½ of the Roman Empire (Constantinople)
Lasted for 1,000 years after Rome fell Broke from the Catholic Church and formed the Orthodox Church (Great Schism)
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Ottoman Empire Muslim Empire that conquered the Byzantine Empire
Denomination: Sunni & Ethnicity: Turkish Constantinople to Istanbul Conquered Eastern Europe
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Caliphate Conquered Arabia, Central Asia, N. India, & N. Africa,
Wanted to convert all of Europe to Islam Defeated by Charles Martel at Battles of Tours
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Safavid Empire Muslim Empire Denomination: Shia
Fought with Ottomans (Muslim Sunni) Conquered Persia
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Mughal Empire Muslim Empire that conquered India
Descendants of Mongolians Known for religious tolerance and architecture
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Charlemagne’s Empire Ruled over Western Europe
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope Spread ideas of Catholic Church across kingdom
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World Map: Practice
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Monotheism 1 Christianity: Founder: Jesus Christ Followers: Christians
Worship: Church Holy book: Bible Denominations: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, etc.
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Monotheism 2 Judaism (Hebrew) Founder: Abraham Followers: Jews
Worship: Synagogue Holy book: Tanakh Denominations: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform
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Monotheism 3 Islam Founder: Muhammad Followers: Muslims
Worship: Mosque Holy Book: Quran Denominations: Sunni and Shia
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Test on Wednesday! Unit 1: Geography Unit 2: Government & Economics
Unit 3: Religion & Religious Empires
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