Judaism

1. Judaism Copy the following definitions: Torah-Judaism’s most sacred text: first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible. Israelite- an early name for the Jewish people. Covenant- an agreement or promise Ten Commandments- ten laws and teachings said to be given to Moses by God Exodus- The escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to freedom.

2. Judaism Passport Page • Vocabulary: Torah, Israelite, Ten commandments, Exodus, Covenant and define them on your page. • List the founder /leader (clergy)of the religion. • List three facts about their beliefs • List the location of Origin. • Draw the symbol that represents Judaism.

3. Abraham is often called the “father of the Jews.” According to the Torah, it was Abraham who introduced the belief in one single God to the Israelites. This was a new idea in the ancient world. At that time, most people worshiped many gods and goddesses. Moses- The Torah tells how God gave Moses Ten Commandments engraved on two stone tablets. These teachings became the foundation of Judaism. The Torah tells how Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt (Exodus).

4. Hinduism Page in SS Notebook Read about the first three terms and summarize their meaning (use pg R44/R45 of green book): copy the rest. • Festival of Diwali • Deities • Brahmin Priest____________________________________ • Hinduism traces its roots to Brahmanism and Vedic beliefs. • Vedas-collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus • Caste- a class, or group, in Hindu society • dharma- belief found in Hinduism that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life. • Karma-belief that good and evil in a past life determines the nature of the person’s next life.

5. Hinduism Terms Read about the following terms and summarize their meaning (use pg R44/R45 of green book): • Festival of Diwali-festival of light, most important festival in India, beginning of the new year. • Deities-Gods, Brahmin, Vishnu and Shiva • Brahmin Priest-Hinduism leaders, take care of holy images.

6. Hinduism Passport Page • Vocab- Festival of Diwali, Deities, Brahmin Priest • List the founder and leader (clergy) of the religion. • List three facts about their beliefs • List the location of Origin. • Draw the symbol that represents Hinduism.

7. Buddha’s Teachings (copy into Notebook) • Buddha shared his discovery of the Four Noble Truths about the state of suffering and ways to end it. He believed that people could reach enlightenment by living according to the teachings of the eightfold path. • Four noble truths- the four basic doctrines, or principles, of Buddhism. • Eightfold path- A key idea that Buddhist followers should live their lives according to eight teachings.

8. Buddhism Passport Page • Vocab- Buddha, Monks, Pilgrimage • List the founder and leader (clergy) of the religion. • List three facts about their beliefs • List the location of Origin. • Draw the symbol that represents Buddhism. Buddhism is the religion founded by Siddhartha, which teaches that life brings suffering that one can escape by seeking enlightenment through nirvana.

9. The Eightfold Path

10. Confucianism (a Chinese philosophy) Read about the following terms and summarize their meaning (use pg R50 of green book): • Temple- • Confucius- • Confucianism- A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes proper behavior. • The teachings of Confucius had a major influence on Chinese culture. Values such as respect for elders, proper behavior, and love of scholarship became deeply woven into Chinese society. • The sayings of Confucius are wise and practical.

11. Reading summary Read about the following terms and summarize their meaning (use pg R50 of green book): • Temple- built to honor Confucius, used for schools and today as museums. • Confucius-Chinese scholar who taught about reducing stress and emphasized proper behavior.

12. Confucian Quotes Pick three of the following quotes and explain in your words what you think they mean in you SS Notebook. • Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. • A man who stands on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in. • To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it. • Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated. • Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. • When anger rises, think of the consequences.

13. Confucianism Passport Page • Vocab- Confucius and Temple • List the founder and leader (clergy) of the religion. • List three facts about their beliefs • List the location of Origin. • Draw the symbol that represents Confucianism. **Add your favorite Confucius Quote

14. VOCABULARY REVIEW Copy the following statements filling in the appropriate vocabulary terms(use your notes) • The ______ __ ______is a festival of light, most important festival in India, beginning of the new year • ______ were built to honor Confucius, used for schools and today as museums. • _____ _____ are Hinduism leaders that take care of holy images. • The ______ is Judaism’s most sacred text: first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible. • ______ is the Chinese scholar who taught about reducing stress and emphasized proper behavior. • ____ was the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to freedom.

15. Vocabulary Review Key Copy the following statements filling in the appropriate vocabulary terms(use your notes) • The Festival of Diwaliis a festival of light, most important festival in India, beginning of the new year • Temples were built to honor Confucius, used for schools and today as museums. • Brahmin Priests are Hinduism leaders that take care of holy images. • The Torah is Judaism’s most sacred text: first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible. • Confuciusis the Chinese scholar who taught about reducing stress and emphasized proper behavior. • Exodus was the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to freedom.

16. Islam Vocabulary • Read about the following terms and summarize their meaning (use pg R46/R47 of green book): • Muslim Prayer- • The Dome of the Rock- • Ramadan- • Qur’an-

17. Dome of the Rock- One of Islam’s holiest sites located in Jerusalem. Muslim prayer- 5 times a day, Muslims face toward Mecca to pray. They stop what they are doing when called to prayer. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Qur’an is the spiritual guide for Muslims.

18. Christianity: Read pages R42 and R43. Explain the significance of each term or name. Jesus and the Disciples Easter and Palm Sunday St. Paul’s Cathedral

19. Christianity Vocabulary • Christianity- The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. • Jesus- The founder of Christianity upon whose life and teachings the religion is based. • Messiah- A savior who many Jews believe had been promised to them by God. • Gospel- an account of the life and teachings of Jesus; four of them are included in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. • Disciple- A person who helps spread the religious teachings of another.

20. Christianity Passport Page • Draw two or more symbols • Founder and leaders (clergy) see p. R54 • Vocabulary: Choose at least 3 from your notebook page • Location of Origin: Israel