Christianity, judaism, islam note outline

1. Christianity, Islam and Judaism
Using Mr. Carn’s powerpoint and your notes, please complete the following chart:
Judaism Christianity Islam
Brief History of the Religion
Deity (God) and/or
Prophets
Religious Text
Holy City(s)
Claims to the Holy Land

2. The Rise of Islam and Muslim Empires
1. Where did Islam start? __________________________________________
2. What is Mecca? ________________________________________________
3. Describe the Kaaba. What was inside? _____________________________
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4. Who is Muhammad? ____________________________________________
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5. What was Muhammad’s vision? ___________________________________
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6. How did Arabs react to Muhammad at first? How did he triumph?
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7. What are the 5 Pillars of Islam? Describe them.
Statement of Faith Prayer Fasting Alms Giving Pilgrimage

3. 8. Describe the two major sects of Islam:
9. Describe the two ways in which Islam spread quickly:
10. What allowed the Muslims the ability to expand into Europe? _________
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Sunni Shiite
Trade Raids and Conquest

4. 11. Describe several accomplishments in the Muslim Golden Age.
Art Architecture Economy Math Science