Monotheism
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam are _________________ practiced in Southwest Asia.
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam are religions practiced in Southwest Asia.
Judaism was founded by Abraham around ______________ BCE.
Judaism was founded by Abraham around 2000 BCE.
Christians believe in Jesus, a ______________ who began to travel and teach new ideas about Judaism around 30 CE.
Christians believe in Jesus, a carpenter who began to travel and teach new ideas about Judaism around 30 CE.
Islam began around _______ CE in Southwest Asia.
Islam began around 622 CE in Southwest Asia.
Ramadan is the _______ month of the Islamic calendar, and lasts for 29-30 days.
It’s the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, and lasts for 29-30 days.
These religions have some similarities and even a common ____________.
These religions have some similarities and even a common history.
The Jewish holy book is the _________, which is the oral and written laws of the Jews.
The Jewish holy book is the Torah or Tanakh, which is the oral and written laws of the Jews.
Jesus was ___________ at the age of 33.
Jesus was crucified at the age of 33.
Muslims believe that there is only one god (Allah) and that _________ is the last and greatest prophet of Islam.
Muslims believe that there is only one god (Allah) and that Muhammad is the last and greatest prophet of Islam.
People saw the ___________ three days after his death as a sign that Jesus was the Messiah (or savior).
They saw the Resurrection as a sign that Jesus was the Messiah (or savior).
_____% of SW Asia's population practices Islam, 4% are Christian, and 2% follow Judaism.
90% of the region’s population practices Islam, 4% are Christian, and 2% follow Judaism.
The Prophet who lead the Israelites out of Egypt and was given the Ten Commandments by God.
Moses
There are about _____________ Christians worldwide.
There are about 2.1 billion Christians worldwide.
While there, Muhammad received a message from the _______ _________, the messenger of Allah.
While there, Muhammad received a message from the angel Gabriel, the messenger of Allah.
The only remaining part of the Holy Temple is the Western Wall, known as the __________________.
The only remaining part of the temple is the Western Wall, known as the Wailing Wall.
Followers of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism also practice monotheism, a belief in __________.
Followers of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism also practice monotheism, a belief in one god.
The Israelites (now called Hebrews) claimed the city of Jerusalem and built a __________________ there.
The Israelites (now called Hebrews) claimed the city of Jerusalem and built a holy temple there.
The Holy Bible consists of two parts:
________________
&
________________
The Old Testament -- (contains the Ten Commandments)
The New Testament -- (about Jesus and his teachings)
After Muhammad’s death, followers fought over who would be his successor and become the next leader.
This fight caused Muslims to split into two groups: ____________ and ______________
This fight caused Muslims to split into two groups: Shi’a and Sunni
Many Islamic countries in SW Asia have a ________________, a type of government in which religious leaders are in control.
Many Islamic countries in SW Asia have a theocracy, a type of government in which religious leaders are in control.
All three major religions in SW Asia (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) see ____________ as the father of their faith.
All three major religions in SW Asia (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) see Abraham as the father of their faith.
Jews worship in ____________ and __________.
Jews worship in synagogues and temples.
List THREE of the FIVE major Christian Denominations:
List three of the Five pillars of Islam:
1. Prayer (five times a day),
2. Giving to charity/the needy/poor,
3. Belief in and submission to one God (Allah),
4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan,
5. and a trip (hajj) to Mecca once in a lifetime.
There are three parts to the Jewish Holy book:
Torah – this is the most sacred part, it contains what Moses delivered to the Israelites
Eight books of psalms and proverbs
Talmud – writings on Jewish law, history, and folklore