1. R.A.P. List some cultural elements of our American culture. Hint: Think of objects, clothes, shapes, practices, people, etc.

6. W.I.O. Which religious symbol matches each religion?

7. Judaism (religion) God - Adonai -god of Abraham - Monotheistic -belief in 1 god - Hebrews -Abraham’s descendants: God’s chosen people. - Cannan -land promised to Hebrews by god. (Israel) Holy Book - TeNaKh -written in Hebrew (sacred language) - Torah (most important part) is the Hebrew law of god and stories of ancient Hebrews. - Nevi’im -history of Hebrew prophets - Ketuvim -writings and songs Key Beliefs -God gave the Torah to Moses (Hebrew’s most important prophet). - Goal -To live a good life according to the Torah’s laws and to pass down Jewish traditions to their families. Practices and Rituals - Yom Kippur - Day of atonement during which Jews fast. - Almsgiving -Day to give to the poor to create justice in the world. - Kashrut - Gives rules about food Jews can eat. - Kosher -Allowed foods that are prepared cleanly. - Tref -Unclean food (pork, shellfish, meat prepared w/ dairy). Worship Services - Shabbat (Sabbath)- kept holy by resting and praying. (Fri. PM-Sat. AM) Begins with a family meal by breaking Challah (bread) and sharing the wine. - Synagogue -holy building where Jews pray together on Fri. PM and Sat. AM - Rabbi- (teacher) leads the congregation in prayers and readings from the TeNaKh. Also gives sermon. -Rabbi also understands Talmud (oral law) and adapts God’s laws to the modern world. Sects - Orthodox (strictest) - Conservative (middle) - Reformed (least strict)

8. Islam (religion) Key Beliefs 1 . Islam is based on the teachings of Muhammad. 2 . Muhammad had a vision at the age of 40- Angel Gabriel appeared and told him to repeat god’s message in the form of the Qur’an. 3 . Muslims accept all Hebrew’s prophets (including Jesus) but Muhammad was Allah’s final prophet. 4 . Makkah (Mecca)- center of Islam, the holiest city. 5. Jerusalem - sacred city of the prophets God - Allah -god of Abraham - Monotheistic -belief in 1 god - Muslims believed God made a covenant with Abraham that his descendants would be the favored people for their faith. Worship Services - Masji (mosque ): Muslim holy building. Muslims attended the Mosque on Friday. - Imam - prayer leader and person of good character: leads prayers, and gives sermons. Sects - Sunni - Shi’I (Shi’ite) -Differed over the issue of leadership. Practices and Rituals -To attain salvation , Muslims practiced the 5 pillars . 1 . Shahada - public declaration of faith 2 . Salat- (prayer) Muslims must pray 5 times a day facing Mecca (east) 3 . Zakat (almsgiving) give approx. 2.5% of income to charity. 4 . Siyam (fasting) month of Ramadan : 30 days that Muslims cannot eat, drink, or have sexual relations from dawn to sunset. 5 . Hajj - pilgrimage to Mecca 1 time in life. - Hallal - allowed acts - Haram – forbidden acts (eating pork or drinking alcohol). Holy Book - Qur’an (Koran) written in the sacred language of Arabic. -Contains the revelations that God made to Muhammad (most important prophet).