1. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – DOUBLE BUBBLE MAP, COMPARE & CONTRAST Hinduism & Islam
Hinduism
Both
Islam
Oldest major religion
Both deistic (believe in god)
Young major religion
Polytheistic (belief in many gods)
Both large religions found in India
Monotheistic (belief in only one god)
Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu are several major deities (gods)
god is called Allah
Founded by many people over many centuries
Founded by Muhammad around 610 A.D.
Scriptures – Vedas
Scriptures – Koran (Qu’ran)

2. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – TREE MAP, CLASSIFY the religion of Christianity and its 3 major branches.
Major Branches of Christianity
Roman Catholic Church
Protestant Churches 1517
Eastern Orthodox Church 1054

3. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – TREE MAP, CLASSIFY the religion of Christianity and its 3 major branches.

4. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – TREE MAP, illustrate the U.S. government and its 3 branches.

7. Three Branches of Government

9. I II III.

11. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – TREE MAP, illustrate the 3 monotheistic religions (in chronological order)
Judaism
1200 B.C. (or B.C.E.)
Christianity
Islam
610 A.D. (or C.E.)

12. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – TREE MAP, illustrate the 3 monotheistic religions (in chronological order)
Judaism
1200 B.C. (or B.C.E.)
Christianity
Islam
610 A.D. (or C.E.)

13. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – TREE MAP, illustrate the 3 monotheistic religions (in chronological order)

14. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – FLOW MAP, place the following events in the proper chronological order (American Revolution, Civil War, Spanish-American War, Mexican-American War, French & Indian War, War of 1812)
French & Indian War
American Revolution
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
1898

15. U.S. History - Thinking Maps
Using a THINKING MAP – FLOW MAP, place the following events in the proper chronological order (American Revolution, Civil War, Spanish-American War, Mexican-American War, French & Indian War, War of 1812)
French & Indian War
American Revolution
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
1898

16. Short Answer
Identify the four most populated countries in the world today (in order of size). Give populations.
People’s Republic of China 1.3 billion (1,300,000,000)
India 1.2 billion (1,200,000,000)
United States of America 319 million (300,000,000)
Indonesia 252 million (252,000,000)

17. Short Answer
Identify the four most populated countries in the world today (in order of size). Give populations.
People’s Republic of China 1.3 billion (1,300,000,000)
India 1.2 billion (1,200,000,000)
United States of America 319 million (300,000,000)
Indonesia 265 million (252,000,000)
Brazil 203 million (203,000,000)
Pakistan 188 million (188,000,000)
Nigeria 178 million (178,000,000)
Bangladesh 157 million (157,000,000)
Russia 146 million (146,000,000)
Japan 127 million (127,000,000)

18. Short Answer
Identify the four largest countries (physical size). List in size order (largest first).
The four largest countries in the world are:
Russia
Canada
United States
People’s Republic of China

19. Short Answer What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Faith (Statement of Faith) “There is no other god but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.”
Prayer (5 times daily, facing the city of Mecca)
Alms (charity to the poor)
Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)
Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)

20. Short Answer
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy are the first five books of the Jewish bible, and are known collectively as the _________.
The Torah

21. Short Answer
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the first four books of the Christian New Testament, and are known collectively as the ___________ .
The Gospels

22. Some other things to remember:
Continents and Countries are different!
Spelling counts! Memorize spelling for key words & terms. Practice by writing out the word (10x, 20x)
Punctuation matters! Proper nouns get capitalized. “Aunt Sally” is correct “aunt sally” is not.
Please write NEATLY. If your writing is illegible, I can’t give you credit. Proofread your work for legibility and clarity.
Study your Flashcards! These are a valuable study tool. Use them regularly.
Use U.S. or United States, not “America” when referring to the country.