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Journal #4 - Religion Basics

Journal #4 - Religion Basics. Please copy down the following definitions: Monotheistic – Religion based around one god Polytheistic – Religion based around multiple gods Respond to the following question: 3) Why should we study world religions in social studies? Why might it be useful?

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Journal #4 - Religion Basics

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  1. Journal #4 - Religion Basics Please copy down the following definitions: • Monotheistic – Religion based around one god • Polytheistic – Religion based around multiple gods Respond to the following question: 3) Why should we study world religions in social studies? Why might it be useful? 4) Name as many religions as you can think of

  2. Assignment #2- The Geography of the Arabian Peninsula Reading Please restate questions. Example: Al –Jazeera is an incorrect name for the Arabian Peninsula because….. 1) Why is “al-Jazeera” an incorrect name for the Arabian Peninsula? 2) Why might the geography of the Arabian Peninsula make it “a challenging place to live”? 3) Why would traveling in caravans increase trade across the Arabian Peninsula? 4) Describe how the location of the Arabian Peninsula made it ideal for trade. Use specific examples. 5) Describe the desert environment 6) What are three ways that you think the desert environment would shape the way that people lived? 7) What is a Bedouin? 8) Why was Mecca or Makkah an important location?

  3. Journal #5 – Week 3 Check In • Congratulations on making it through the first 3 weeks of world history! Please take a few minutes to go through and reflect on how things have gone so far. How are you doing? How am I doing? What can be done differently? • At least 10 lines in paragraph Form

  4. The Arabian Peninsula • Clan System • Traders, herders, caravans….

  5. Thursday 2/21/13 • Journal #6 – Important Historical Figures • Who do you think are the five most important people to have ever lived. • Write your top five down. • In 5-10 lines of writing, explain why you think this person is the most important person in history. Use examples to support your argument.

  6. HOW TO USE THE ONLINE TEXTBOOK Username = Meadowdale (use a capital M) Password = world9 Website = www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

  7. Assignment #3 -The Rise of Islam 304-306 Directions: Based off of the reading, please answer the following questions. Remember to restate the question in your response. 1) What are two reasons why Mecca became a “bustling” city? 2) Why did Muhammad start the religion of Islam? 3) Why did Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca? 4) Why was the Hijra a turning point for Islam? 5) What is the most holy city in Islam? 6) Based on what you have read on page 305, what is the second most holy place in Islam? Explain why. 7) What are 3 teachings that Muslims learn from the Quran? 8) Describe the five pillars of Islam. 9) Who are the “people of the book” and why have they enjoyed religious freedom?

  8. JOURNAL #7 – Journal Organization Please organize your notebook. Are assignments 1-3 in the right section and complete? Do you have all 5 journals complete and in the right section? Are your sections labeled? Please complete the chart below in your journal

  9. Journal #8 – Notes on Islam • Mecca – Religious center + trade center

  10. The Ka’aba/Religious History of Mecca • Ka’aba built around 2,000 BC? • Abraham discovers black stone

  11. By 600, houses Pagan gods

  12. Muhammad Becomes Prophet • Troubled by moral problems in Mecca • Meditates at cave • Said to hear voice of Angel Gabriel • Wife Khadija = first Muslim

  13. Early Years of Islam • 622 – Leaves under threat of Murder

  14. Early Years of Islam • Growth of religion in Medina/Yathrib • Religion Grows + Peace and Unity • Return to Mecca in 630 – Kaaba dedicated to Allah

  15. Koran/Quran – The holy book for Islam • People of the book – Christians, Jews. Other believers in 1 god

  16. Review Game

  17. Sharia – A body of laws that includes the interpretation of the Quran and examples from Muhammad's life. Sharia regulates moral conduct, business practices, government, and community life. • Caliph - a spiritual leader of Islam, or Muslim ruler.

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