7th Grade Social Studies Religion in SW Asia 7th Grade Social Studies
SS7G8c SS7G8c: Compare and Contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
SS7G8c Judaism, Christianity, Islam: Judaism – Jews Christianity – Christians Islam - Muslims
SS7G8c Judaism, Christianity, Islam: All originated in SW Asia All are currently practiced in SW Asia Islam is the most practiced in the region All have the belief in monotheism (one God) They all have the same central God in place
SS7G8d SS7G8d: Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims
SS7G8d 90% of followers in SW Asia Sunni Islam Shia Islam 90% of followers in SW Asia Believe that any Muslim can be an Islamic leader 10% of followers in SW Asia Believe that only Muslims who are descended from Muhammad can be Islamic leaders
SS7G8d Sunni and Shia Muslims split due to who the religious leaders should be