Download Abrahamic Religions Packet - Mrs. Waite`s 7th Grade Social Studies

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Abrahamic
Religions
Religious Tolerance
Directions: Using information from our discussion on religious
tolerance, answer the questions below.
 Belief:_____________________________________________________
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 Freedom:___________________________________________________
 Diversity:___________________________________________________
 Religion:____________________________________________________
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 Right:______________________________________________________
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1. First Amendment_____________________________________________
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2. In Mr. Croff/Mrs. Waite’s class, I have the right to:__________________
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3. In my family, I have the right to:________________________________
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4. In the United States, I have the right to:__________________________
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5. Your own definition of religious freedom:__________________________
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6. Could there be cases where people should NOT be allowed to practice
their religion? Explain.___________________________________________
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 Objective viewpoint:________________________________________
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 Subjective viewpoint:_______________________________________
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 Which viewpoint (objective or subjective) will you be using as a Social
Scientist studying the religions of the world? What does this mean you
will be doing?________________________________________________
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Ch. 6 Sec. 1: Origins of Judaism
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Beginnings
o A new group of people appeared in Southwest Asia between 2000
BC and 1500 BC known as the ____________. ____________ is
their religion.
o The Hebrew Bible traces the Hebrews back to _________________,
the founder of Judaism.
o He was told by God to leave ____________________ with his
family and go west.
 Near the Mediterranean Sea, they settled in ____________
but some later moved to ___________.
 Fearing a takeover, the ____________ made the Hebrews
slaves.
Moses
o A leader among the Hebrews, ____________ was told by God to
lead the Hebrews on a journey out of Egypt known as the
____________.
 On Mount ____________, Moses was given two stone tablets
by God with a code of moral laws known as the
____________ ____________________.
 After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews were then known as
the ____________.
Later History
o Not being able to agree on a new king caused a split into two
kingdoms: ____________ and ____________. These people
became known as the Jews.
 The ____________ is the scattering of Jews outside of Israel
and Judah.
 The ____________ conquered the Jews who returned to
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Fundamentals of Judaism
o ____________________ is the belief in only one God. Judaism is
considered to be the first such religion.
o The symbol of Judaism is the ____________ of ____________.
o Jewish law includes ____________ law, recorded by Moses.
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o The most sacred text of Judaism is the ____________.
o Every ____________, the Jewish place of worship, has at least one
copy.
o ____________, or religious teachers, study the Torah and religious
law.
 Parts of the Hebrew Bible include the ____________ and the
Book of ____________.
o Jewish holidays include ____________, ____________ and
________ ________ ________.
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Vox: Everything You Need to Know About
Israel and Palestine (use “cards” 1-2 and 14)
1. (Card 1). What is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over?
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2. (Card 1). Think! What major event in the 20th century lead to the creation
of Israel?
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3. (Card 1). Explain the how the West Bank is controlled.
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4. (Card 1). Explain how Gaza is controlled.
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5. (Card 1). What is the “two-state solution” to solving the conflict between
Israel and Hamas? Explain possible problems with this plan.
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6. (Card 1). What is the “one-state solution” to solving the conflict? Explain
possible problems with this plan.
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7. (Card 2). Define Zionism.
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8. (Card 14). Describe how the world feels about Israel and Palestine.
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9. Opinion: Do you think the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians
can be solved? Explain.
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Masada: A Natural Fortress
1. What geographical features made Masada a good fortress?
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2. Who were the Zealots? How might their actions be related to the meaning
of the word zelot?
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3. Some historians believe archaeological evidence supports the writing of
Josephus. What questions would archaeologists be unable to answer about
his story?
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4. If Josephus’s story is true, do you think the Zealots were heroic? Explain.
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5. Why is Masada significant today? What places in the United States have
similar appeal?
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Ch. 6 Sec. 2: Origins of Christianity
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Jesus of Nazareth
o Jesus of Nazareth was believed by many to be the _____________,
a leader who ancient Jews felt would restore the greatness of
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 Define “Messiah”:___________________________________
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o The life and teaching of Jesus would form the basis of
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o Most of what is known about his teaching comes from the Christian
____________, which is made up of two parts.
• The Old Testament is largely the same as the ____________
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• The ______ Testament includes the life and ____________ of
Jesus as well as the early history of Christianity.
History of Jesus
o Born in the town of ____________
o Born at the end of the ______ century B.C.E.
o Mother was ____________.
 She was believed to be a ____________ ____________ and
that God was the father of Jesus.
o Jesus worked as a carpenter and also studied ____________.
Around the age of ______ he began to travel and teach.
 Jesus had many followers but his teachings challenged
political and religious authorities. He was arrested, tried and
executed by ____________________, where a person’s
hands and feet are ____________ to a ____________.
Resurrection of Jesus
o His rise from the dead three days later is known as the
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o Define the Resurrection:__________________________________
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 Christians believe that he appeared to his ____________, or
followers and stayed for 40 days before rising into heaven.
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o A ____________ is an event that cannot normally be performed by
a human.
o After the Resurrection, Jesus began to be ____________
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 Christ is based on the Greek word ____________, which
means ____________.
Acts and Teachings of Jesus
o He spread his messaged from village to village among
____________ people.
o The New Testament claims that Jesus ____________ many
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 He healed the ____________ and ____________.
 He fed an entire crowd with a few loaves of ____________
and a few ____________.
Parables
o Followers of Jesus began to believe he was the ______ of ______.
o Jesus taught his followers through ____________.
o Define “parables”:_______________________________________
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o ____________ are similar to fables but teach religious lessons.
Jesus’ Message
o ____________ study and teach Christianity. ____________ are
Christian places of worship.
o The symbol of Christianity is the ____________.
o Much of his message was based in ____________ ____________.
o He wanted his followers to ________ all people, even their
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o Encouraged people to be generous to the ________ and ________.
o Another important teaching of Jesus was ________________, or
the rescue of people from sin.
 Define “sin”:_______________________________________
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 People who were saved from ________ would enter Heaven
when they ________.
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o Different ____________________ of Christians have developed
from people having different interpretations of Jesus’ teachings.
 Define “denomination”:__________________________
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 Most Christian denominations share many
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 Major denominations include: Catholic, Baptist,
Methodist, Lutheran, Reformed, Presbyterian,
Congregational, Pentecostal, Anglican/Episcopal,
Eastern (Greek) Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox,
Anabaptist (Mennonite), Latter Day Saints (Mormon),
Jehovah’s Witness.
Ch. 6 Sec. 2: Origins of Christianity Part II
Directions: read textbook pages 156-159 and answer the following
questions.
1. Who are the Apostles? Explain.
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2. What are the Gospels about and who were they written by?
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3. Who is Paul and what are his teachings?
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4. What is the Trinity? Include its three parts.
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5. How did the Pope become important to many Christians?
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Ch. 6 Sec. 2: Origins of Islam
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Life in a Desert Land
o The ____________ Peninsula is located where Africa, Europe and
Asia meet.
o Physical Features and Climate
 Very ______ and ______.
 Summer temperatures reach ______ degrees daily.
 ________ ________ can rise up to 800 feet.
 Define “oasis”:_____________________________________
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Two Ways of Life
o ____________ lived in tents and raised herds of sheep, goats and
camels.
o ____________ lived a more ____________ life, making homes in
____________ and towns on ____________ ____________.
o Towns became centers of ____________, where nomads traded
animal products and herbs for goods like cooking supplies and
clothes. ____________ sold spices, gold, leather and other goods
brought by ____________.
A New Religion
o ____________________ was born into an important family in the
city of ____________ around 570 AD.
o The messages that Muhammed received from God through angels
form the basis of ____________.
o Define “Islam”:__________________________________________
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o Define “Muslims”:________________________________________
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o Define “Qur’an” (Koran):__________________________________
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Muhammad’s Teachings
o Muhammad started to share his messages in ________ A.D.
o To escape persecution, Muhammad and many of his followers
traveled to ____________, or “the Prophet’s city” in in 622 A.D.
 This move is known as the ____________.
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Define “Hegira”:____________________________________
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Islamic Beliefs and Practices
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o Places of worship for Muslims are called ____________.
o The ____________ and ____________ are the symbol of Islam.
o A ____________ studies and teaches Islam.
o The Qur’an
 Muhammad’s ____________ were originally ____________
and not written down.
 After Muhammad’s death, the messages were ____________
and written down in a ____________ called the Qur’an
(sometimes spelled Koran).
 The Qur’an is considered to be the ____________
____________ of God as it was told to Muhammad.
o Beliefs
 There is only one God, ____________ and Muhammad is his
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 The world has a definite ____________ and will someday
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 On the final day, God will ____________ all people.
o Those who ________ God’s orders will be granted
____________ in paradise.
o People who did not obey God will ____________.
o Guidelines for Behavior
 Must ____________ before praying.
 Not allowed to eat ____________ or drink ____________.
 Define “Jihad”:_____________________________________
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 Refers to the ____________ ____________ people go
through in their effort to obey God and behave
____________ to Islamic ways.
o The Sunnah
o Muslims also study the ____________.
o Define “Hadith”:____________________________________
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o Hadith is the basis for ____________.
o Define “Sunnah”:___________________________________
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 The Sunnah guides Muslims’____________.
o ____________ has other examples of Muhammad’s actions
and ____________.
o Treat guests with ____________.
o Stay out of ________ when you can.
o ____________ your ____________.
o Islamic Law:
o The Qur’an and Sunnah form the basis of ____________ Law
called the ____________.
o Define “Sharia”:____________________________________
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o No ____________ between ____________ and daily
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o Sets ____________ for good behavior and ____________ for
crimes.
o In ____________ times, many countries ____________
Sharia with other ____________ systems.
o Different Muslim ____________ have variations on Sharia.
 The Five Pillars of Islam:
o Five acts of ____________ required of all ____________.
o First pillar: Statement of ____________.
 At least once in their lives, Muslims must
____________ their ____________ by saying “There is
not god but God, and ____________ is his
____________.”
 Often said during ____________ ____________.
o Second pillar: Daily prayer.
 Must pray ________ times per day.
 Before sunrise, ____________, in late afternoon, right
after ____________ and before going to ________.
 Call goes out from a ____________.
 Muslims try to pray ____________ when possible.
o Third Pillar: Yearly donation to ____________.
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Must pay part of their ____________ to a religious
official.
 ____________ money is used to help the poor, build
mosques or pay ____________.
o Fourth Pillar: Fasting
 Define “fasting”:_______________________________
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o Muslims fast during the month of ____________.
o Fast between dawn and ________.
o Fifth Pillar: Pilgrimage to Mecca
 Must travel to ____________ at least once in their lives
if they are able to.
 Visit the ____________ in Mecca.
o Define “Kaaba”:___________________________
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o Define “Hajj”:_____________________________
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Separation of Church and State: Four Case Studies
Directions: Read the “First Amendment History” and each of the four
case studies in the Church and State packet. Chose a case study and
use this page for your response to the prompt in your case study.
Case study you chose (number):______
Title of case study you chose:_____________________________________
Your response in outline form using the IRRROC format:
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Comparing the Abrahamic Religions
Directions: Find the presentation “Comparing the Abrahamic
Religions” under the “Work” tab of Mrs. Waite’s website
(mrswaitesocialstudies.weebly.com). Read through the presentation
and answer the questions below.
Figure One: Which religion has the greatest number of followers? Second?
What percentage of the world’s population is Jewish? Why do you think this
is the case?
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Figure Two: Which religion covers the most area? How can you explain the
distribution of Christians and Muslims? Where would you guess the most
conflict between Christians and Muslims lie?
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Figure Three: Why is the Jewish distribution map in the form of dots? How
does this relate to the Jewish Diaspora?
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Figure Four: What historical evidence can you give to explain the distribution
of Catholics in the world? What meaning can you make of Spain? The United
States? Sub-Saharan Africa?
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Figure Five: What do you take away from this figure?
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Figure Six: What cultural differences exist between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
How can you explain the difference between US relations with Saudi Arabia
and Iran?
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Fundamentals of Abrahamic Religions
Directions: Use the table below for important information on each of
the Abrahamic faiths.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Founder
Holy book(s)
Place of
worship
Leaders
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