Zoroastrianism
Ancient Persia
This is the region of the world where this ancient religion emerged from
Mesopotamia, Middle East, Fertile Crescent
He is the founder of the Christianity
Jesus Christ
He is the founder of Islam
The Prophet Muhammad
Foundation: Building:: _____________ : Morality
a. Torah b. Prophets
c. 5 Pillars of Islam d. Ethical Monotheism
d. Ethical Monotheism
Zoroastrianism is considered the first of these types of religions
Monotheistic
This is the central text of Judaism
Tanakh (Jewish Bible, which contains the Torah and other stories of Jewish identity)
A. Love B. Wealth C. Equality D. Forgiveness
B. Wealth
This is the central text of Islam. Explain is special about this text to Muslims.
The Qur'an. It is believed to be the literal word of God (Allah)
Hero : Story :: _____________ : Salvation
a. Messiah b. Divine
c. Ethnic Community d. Prophet
A. Messiah
Ahura Mazda
1. This is the name of the holy day of the week. It is also a day of rest. 2. What day is this usually for Jewish people?
The Sabbath Day, usually on Saturdays
This was the name of the Roman Emperor who unexpectedly won many battles to become the Emperor. He then converted the Roman Emperor to a Christian emperor in 312 AD.
Constantine 1 or Constantine the Great.
Name at least 3 of the 5 pillars
1.Shahada - declaration of faith, belief in one God, Muhammad as his prophet, and Gabriel was the messenger God sent to Muhammad
2. Zakat- give to charity
3. Hajj - make a trip to Mecca
4. Pray 5 times a day
5. Fast during Ramadan
________ : worship :: painting : art gallery
a. Messiah b. Conquest
c. Diaspora d. Divine
D. Divine
Zoroastrianism rejected this ancient practice that was common around the world at this time.
Slavery
This is the name for believing one god and living in a morally upright way. In summary, if you are good on earth you will be rewarded in heaven. If you are evil, you will go to the bad place for an eternity of torture
Ethical Monotheism
1. This is where monks live, study, teach, and do community service
2. This is where nuns live, study, teach, and do community service
1. Monasteries
2. Convents
These are the holy cities of Islam. Explain why each is considered Holy.
Mecca - capital of Muslim Culture. Home of the Kabba. Hometown of Mecca
Medina - Where Muhammad retreated to and started the first Muslim community
__________ : spreading :: a seed : planting
a. prophets b. diaspora
c. Sunni-Shi'a Split d. Ethical Monotheism
b. Diaspora
Zoroastrianism is a religion focused on environmental protection. So they put dead bodies here. Also explain what happens to the dead bodies here.
The Tower of Silence, they are eaten by vultures.
This is the name for the set of dietary laws in the Jewish religion. Also mention one of the food restrictions of this religion.
Kosher. No meat and dairy together. No pork. No shellfish. Only eat the front part of the animal....etc.
2 Part Question:
1. Give an example of how Christianity spread through trade
2. Give an example of how Christianity spread through conquest
1. Trade: Mediterranean Sea trade through cities like Rome and Constantinople.
Syncretism through trade networks like the silk road.
Pax Romana a large, safe, well connected empire allowed for ideas to spread quickly and easily
2. Conquest: Spread through Roman Army victories
Spread through wars like the Crusades
2 Part Question:
1. How did Islam spread through Trade
2. How did Islam spread through Conquest
1. Trade: Arabic as a common language
Indian Ocean Trade networks
Trans-Saharan Trade networks
2. Conquest: Arabic conquests of Middle East, North Africa, and Persia following the death of Muhammad
__________ : stability :: strong bridge : a river
a. Conquest b. Monasteries
c. Torah d. Pax Romana
D. Pax Romana