1. Brain Jogger “Why should we learn about other people’s religions?” Discuss with a neighbor. 1. 2. 3.

2. SS6G11b The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

3. Comparing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

4. Monotheism Mono (means one) the belief that there is only one God

5. Judaism

6. How many Gods? Monotheistic One

7. Leader Leader of Judaism is: Abraham

8. Name of God: Yahweh

9. Believers Believers of Judaism are called: Jews

10. Holy Book The Holy Book of Judaism is called: Torah consists of the first five books of the Old Testament

11. The Sacred Place of the Jews in Jerusalem is The Wailing Wall It is what is left of King Solomon’s Temple

12. Place of Worship The place of worship for Judaism is called: a Synagogue

13. Inside a Synagogue http://www.360cities.net/image/great- synagogue-budapest-hungary#-23.69,- 11.78,70.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzXRh k0xWbI

14. Main Day of Worship The Main Day of worship for Judaism is: Saturday

15. View of Jesus Christ Judaism's view of Jesus Christ: An ordinary Jewish man not the Messiah (a divine person)

16. Holy Places The Holy Place of Judaism is: Jerusalem

18. Traditions The Traditions of Judaism are: Bar/Bat Mitzvah Hanukah Passover

19. Symbols Symbols of Judaism: MenorahStar of David

20. 1.Where do Jews worship? 2. What day do Jews worship? 3. What is the holiest city of Judaism? Synagogue Saturday Jerusalem

21. Christianity

22. How many Gods? Monotheistic One

23. Leader Leader of Christianity is: Jesus Christ

24. Name of God: God

25. Believers Believers of Christianity are called:Christians

26. Holy Book The Holy Book of Christianity is called:Bible

27. The Sacred Place of Worship in Jerusalem is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher This church is built over the place where they believe Jesus’ tomb was before he was resurrected.

28. Place of Worship The place of worship for Christianity is called: Church, chapel, or Cathedral

29. Main Day of Worship The Main Day of worship for Christianity is:Sunday

30. View of Jesus Christ Christianity’s view of Jesus Christ : Son of God, God incarnate, savior of the world

31. Holy Places The Holy Places of Christianity are: Jerusalem Bethlehem Vatican City (catholic)

35. https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/vie w/Inside-the-Vatican-A-Virtual-Tour-Part-1 Inside the Vatican

36. Traditions The Traditions of Christianity are: -Christmas -Easter

37. Talk to your neighbor about why you think Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter.

38. Symbols Symbols of Christianity : Cross “fish” Dove of Peace

39. Quick Review What does Monotheism mean? Belief in One God Who founded Christianity? Jesus Christ What are the followers of Christ called? Christians What city is Holy to the Christians? Jerusalem

40. What is the name of the God of the Christians? God Who do the Christians believe Jesus Christ is? The Son of God, the savior of the world, The Messiah What is the name of the Holy Book of Christians? The Bible List a few of their traditions: Christmas, Easter, Going to Church on Sunday

41. Brain Jogger 1.Who is the founder of Christianity? 2.Where do Christians worship? 3. What day do Christians worship? (try to answer without your chart, you can do it!!!) 1.Who is the founder of Christianity? 2.Where do Christians worship? 3. What day do Christians worship? (try to answer without your chart, you can do it!!!) Jesus Christ Church, Chapel, Cathedral Sunday

42. Islam

43. How many Gods? Monotheistic One

44. Leader/Founder Leader/founder of Islam: Muhammad

45. Name of God: Allah

46. Believers Believers of Islam are called: Muslims

47. Holy Book The Holy Book of Islam is called: Qur'an or Koran

48. Muslims’ Sacred place of worship in Jerusalem is the Dome of the Rock It is believed to be built over the spot were Muhammad got his revelations from the angel Gabriel

49. Place of Worship The place of worship for Islam is called: a Mosque

50. Main Day of Worship The Main Day of worship for Islam is: Friday

51. View of Jesus Christ Islamic view of Jesus Christ : A prophet, sent by Allah and born of the Virgin Mary, but not divine

52. Holy Places The Holy Places of Islam are: Jerusalem Mecca Medina

55. Traditions The Traditions of Islam are: Fasting during Ramadan Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) Five Pillars of Islam

56. The Five Pillars of Islam 1.Faith- There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet 2.Prayer- 5 times a day facing Mecca 3.Charity- giving to those in need 4.Fasting during the month of Ramadan 5.Hajj- trip to the holy city of Mecca

57. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSYwfYm zNhE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSYwfYm zNhE

58. Symbols Symbols of Islam : Star and Crescent

59. 1.Where do Muslims worship? 2. What day do Muslims worship? 3. What is one of the holiest city of Islam?