1. Global Monotheistic Religions
Mr. Head Standard: GE. 8b

2. Monotheistic: to believe in one god
Mono- = one
Theo- = god
Polytheistic: to believe in multiple gods
Poly- = multiple
Deity: a divine person, a god

3. Christianity Deity: God Religious Figure: Jesus
Religious Leaders: Priests, ministers, monks, nuns

4. Christianity Followers: Christians Founded: Jerusalem (Middle East)
Symbol: The Cross

5. Christianity Religious book: Bible Holidays: Christmas, Easter
Main beliefs: Heaven, Golden Rule
Stems from Judaism

6. Islam Deity: Allah (God in Arabic) Religious Figure: Mohammed
Religious Leaders: Ulama and Imam

7. Islam Followers: Muslims Founded: Mecca (Middle East)
Symbol: Crescent moon and star

8. Islam Religious book: Qur’an Holidays: Ramadan Main beliefs: 5 Pillars
Stems from Judaism, pray 5 times a day (facing Mecca)

9. Judaism Deity: Yahweh (God in Hebrew) Religious Figure: Abraham
Religious Leaders: Rabbis

10. Judaism Followers: Jews Founded: Jerusalem (Middle East)
Symbol: Star of David

11. Judaism Religious book: Torah Holiday: Hanukah
Main beliefs: Ten Commandments
Does not eat pork