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SS8 – Pathways
- EarlyMid5 – Judaism, Christianity & Islam
Judaism, Christianity & Islam
The three major monotheic (belief in one God) religions of the
world, Judaism, Islam and Christianity are all closely related.
All three arose from the same geographic area (Palestine) in
the Middle East.
Jews form their belief around their holy book the Torah, and
base their lifestyle around the Ten Commandments.
Christians base their belief around the teachings of Jesus
Christ who taught that the two greatest commandments were
to love God and to love your neighbour as yourself.
Muslims, or followers of the religion of Islam, form their
belief around the teachings of who they believe is the final
prophet, Mohammed.
Mohammed’s teachings are found in the Muslim holy book the
Qur’an (or Koran).
Christians believe in Jewish teachings such as the Ten
Commandments and Muslims include Jesus Christ as his
teachings in their Qur’an, so all three religions are closely
linked.
SS8 – Pathways
- EarlyMid5 – Judaism, Christianity & Islam
Judaism, Christianity & Islam
Directions: Read pages 13-16 in your text Pathways – Civilizations Through Time
1. On a separate piece of paper, provide definitions for the following terms;
Judaism
the religion of the Jews
Qu’ran
the holy book of Islam, in Arabic means “reading”
To Persecute
to attack or harass someone for a specific reason, for example, race,
religion, or politics
Apostles
Gospels
Convert
the first 12 disciples, or followers, of Jesus
the first four books of the New Testament of the Christian Bible
changing religion; one who has changed religion
2. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions using COMPLETE
SENTENCES;
a) What do the Jews believed God gave them and what did they do with it? (2 marks)
the 10 commandments. Over time, Jewish teachers have added comments and interpretations that form the Talmud,
a guide for life and belief.
b) What is the basis for the Islamic way of life (what do they follow and
what does it outline)? (2 marks)
Muslims follow the Quran. It outlines the rules for worship and living as revealed to Mohammed.
c) Muslims are found mostly in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but
where and when did the Muslims inhabit part of Western Europe? (2 marks)
Spain in 711 CE
d) Why were the Romans nervous about the teachings of Jesus Christ? (1 mark)
The teachings of Jesus had great appeal to the poor and the slaves of the Roman empire and gave them hope.
Romans didn’t like that.The number of Christians grew and the religion grew stronger
e) What was the major appeal to Christianity that helped it spread so quickly,
especially in the Roman Empire? (2 marks)
if people were baptized and led good lives, they would go to heaven after they died, no matter how poor and
powerless they had been in life.
3. Complete the comparison chart below on a separate sheet of paper. Use the
information from the readings and from the internet to help you.
Judaism
God(s)
Important Religious Days
Role of Women
Places of Worship
Scripture
Basic Beliefs
Islam
Christianity