1. BELLWORK
For bellwork today, you will be labeling a blank map of our next region of study……. Europe!
Unit 2 is the study of the Middle Ages (Medieval), which focuses on achievements of Europe, so it’s important you understand the geography of the region.
Label all 38 countries.
Use pgs. A12-13 in your textbook
Do NOT need to include islands or cities…..only independent countries!
Your map quiz over Europe will be on Friday!!!

3. World Religions
When studying world history, it is important to study world religions.
Many countries’ history, government, and culture originated from their religion.
We will be studying these religions from a historical perspective.
The five most popular religions around the world:
Christianity - Hinduism
Judaism - Islam
Buddhism

9. World Religions Graphic Organizer
To learn more about the five most popular world religions, you are going to complete a graphic organizer.
We will complete Judaism & Christianity together.
Then, you will be broken into groups of three. Once in your group, number off 1-3.
Each group member will be responsible for a different religion.
Next, you will independently complete your own section.
Once everyone is done, your group will come back together and you will teach the rest of your group about your religion.
As you teach, they will fill in the rest of the worksheet.
Make sure you understand your religion since you will be the only one teaching it in your group.
1 – Buddhism 2 – Islam 3 - Hinduism

10. We’ve already studied the background of Judaism (Israelites) & Christianity (Romans) – let’s do these together!

11. Judaism

12. Christianity

13. BELLWORK Which two religions originated in India?
List three similarities between Judaism and Christianity.
List two differences between Judaism and Christianity.
Throughout history, religions are continuously persecuted by people in power. Why do you think this is? Why aren’t people more accepting of different religions? Explain!
THINKER: Why do we study world religions in history class?

14. Islam

15. Hinduism

16. Buddhism

17. Closure - Review
What do the three monotheistic religions have in common?
How is Buddhism different than the other four religions?
What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?