Structure
Christianity and Islam are ____theistic
Mono theistic
Islam location(s)
Arabia, Middle East, Northern Africa
Islam & Christians holy books
Quran & Bible
How did Islam spread?
● Muslim traders took religion with them along silk road
● Missionaries- spread to other people and lands
● Warfare
What is the Quran?
Islam's holy book
Christianity spiritual leader called
Priests
Christianity location(s)
Israel/Roman Empire
Islam believe Jesus was
a prophet
How did Christianity spread?
● Roads
● Missionaries- spread to other people and lands
● Promise of afterlife popular with lower classes
● Warfare
What are the five pillars of Islam?
5 basic beliefs of Muslim Faith - confession, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage
Islam spiritual leaders called
Imam
Christianity founder(s)
Jesus, Paul, Peter
Christians believe Jesus was
the son of god
What did Christians promise in their missionaries?
The promise of an after life.
What is Resurrection?
Belief that Jesus rose from the dead
Christianity followers called
Christians
Islam founder(s)
Muhammad
Christianity main beliefs
● Jesus is son of god
● Resurrection after death
● Easter
● Judgement Day
● Communion
What did Muslims Promise in their missionaries?
The promise of an afterlife.
What is the Mecca?
Birthplace of Muhammad, Holiest city for Muslims
Islam followers called
Muslims
Christianity main founder
Jesus
Islam main beliefs
● Muhammad is the a prophet
● 5 Pillars of Islam
● Ramadan
● Judgement Day
What did both Christianity and Islam spread because of?
Warfare, and missionaries.
Constantine
First Roman Emperor to become a christian. Made Christianity legal in the empire.