1. The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe.
European Religions
SS6G11
The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe.

2. SS6G11
b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

3. Essential Questions
What are the characteristics of the three major religions in Europe?

4. Vocabulary Religion- Monotheistic- Patriarch- Covenant-
the service and worship of God or the supernatural
the doctrine or belief that there is but one God
Father or founder
A contract

5. Judaism covenant Torah Abraham Jerusalem
Judaism was established when Abraham made a ________________ with God.
Their holy book is the _________________.
Their patriarch of faith is:______________.
Their holy city is ____________________.
covenant
Torah
Abraham
Jerusalem
Synagogue

6. Judaism (con’t) Jesus Christ
They believe that ____________ is the creator of all that exists.
Their beliefs about ____________ differ dramatically.
They do not believe that He has come to earth yet.
Jesus Christ

7. Christianity
Christianity consists of ____________, ________________, and _______________.
Christianity is centered around the life and teachings of __________________.
The holy book they use is the ____________ (Old and New Testaments).
catholic
orthodox
protestant
Jesus
Bible

8. Christianity (con’t) Believers worship in ________________.
Their patriarch of faith is______________.
churches
Abraham

9. Islam Muhammad Qur'an Abraham Mosque
The Islamic people believe that God gave the Qur’an to ________________.
Their holy book is the _________________.
Their patriarch of faith is ______________.
Their place of worship is a _____________.
Muhammad
Qur'an
Abraham
Mosque

10. Islam (con’t)
Jesus
They believe that ________________ was only a prophet.
They trust in the messenger ______________.
Allah

11. What are the differences between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?
Discuss how these three types of religions are the same?
How do different religions affect cultures?