1. Reinforcement Sponge Middle East Map Skills
Identify the countries or physical features. 4 3 2
5-> 1

2. Sponge #25/26
Which statement is correct when comparing Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
A.) Only Christianity causes controversy in S.W. Asia.
B.) All three religions use the Holy Bible as their primary religious text.
C.) Only Judaism has its roots in S.W. Asia.
D.) All three religions are monotheistic.

3. Standards
SS7G8: The students will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
c. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.

4. Essential Question
What are the major characteristics of the three prominent religions of Southwest Asia?

5. Activator: Anticipation Poster 3 Major Religions
Your group were given 3-4 index cards, as a group decide whether the word or phrases are characteristics of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam.
Posters are hanging around the room. ONE person from the group will place the index cards under on the posters.
5 mins

6. BrainPop: “Religions”
Pay attention to the information in video

7. Work Period: 3 Major (Prominent) Religions
Group A: In collaborative pairs, using the textbook pgs , read and complete the “Three Major Religions” graphic organizer. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the 3 religions.
Group B: Small group/pair- Gallery Stations- Read, graphic organizer, and CFU questions.
Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting religions.
Group C: Small group/pair- Gallery Stations-
Read, graphic organizer, and CFU questions

8. The Three Prominent Religions in the Middle East
Judaism
Islam
Christianity

9. EQ: What are the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?
SS7G8: The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in the Middle East.
EQ: What are the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

10. Judaism Islam Christianity
Note: You will use the graphic organizer to jot down notes from the powerpoint.
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Origins/
Leaders
Beliefs
Sacred Book(s)
Sacred Places
Other Facts

11. Words To Know Add the following terms to your Middle Eastern Cultures Glossary.
Monotheistic- believing in one God.
Messiah- “anointed” one.
Torah- first five books in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Talmud- book of ancient writings that is primary source of Jewish religious law.

12. Judaism

13. Judaism(Jews)
A monotheistic religion of Jews based on the Torah and the Talmud.
Two percent of the Middle East population follow Judaism. Almost all Middle Eastern Jews live in Israel.
Origin: Began about 1800/2000 B.C.E. when God spoke to Abraham.
Beliefs: Believe in Abraham and Moses as prophets. Following the laws are very important.
Sacred Book(s): Torah and Talmud
Sacred Places: Remains of the Jerusalem temple, Hebron, Palestine, burial place of Abraham.
Holiday(s): Passover
Founder: Abraham
Place of Worship: Synagogue or Temple
God: Yahweh (Yi-he)

14. Checking For Understanding
What is the definition of monotheistic?
When did Judaism begin?
What are the beliefs of Judaism?

15. Christianity

16. Christianity (Christians)
Monotheistic religion.
Four percent of the Middle East population are Christian.
Origin: Began about 30 AD
Beliefs: Based on the teachings of Jesus: Love of God and neighbor. Jesus is the son of God. Believe in Abraham and Moses as prophets.
Sacred Book(s): Old and New Testaments of the Bible
Sacred Places: Many places in the Holy Land (parts of Israel) where Jesus lived.
Founder: Jesus
Holidays: Christmas and Easter
Place of Worship: Usually Church

17. Islam

18. Islam (Muslims)
Is the monotheistic religion of almost 90% of the Middle East population.
Origin: Began in the 7th century by Muhammad.
Belief(s): Believe in the Five Pillars. Believe in Abraham and Moses as prophets; Muhammad is last prophet.
Sacred Book(s): Parts of the Bible’s Old and New Testaments and the Quran (Koran).
Sacred Places: Holy cities of Mecca and Medina; Jerusalem.
Holidays: Ramadan
Founder: Muhammad
Place of Worship: Mosque
God: Allah

19. Islam (Five Pillars) Allah (God) Prayer (5 times a day facing Mecca)
Charity (to the poor)
Eating or drinking nothing during the daylight hours during the month of Ramadan.
Pilgrimage to Mecca (sometime during one’s lifetime)

20. Checking For Understanding
What are the sacred places of Islam?
Islam believe in Abraham and Moses as prophets; ____________ is the last prophet.
True or False: Islam is the religion of almost 10 percent of the Middle East population.

21. Closing Revisit Anticipation
Go back to the anticipation guide from the beginning of the lesson and revise your answers.
Justify your answers.
(10 mins)

22. Quick Quiz True or False
1.) The oldest religion in the Middle East is Judaism.
2.) Christians believe Muhammad was a prophet.
3.) Christianity, Judaism, and Islam believe in all or part of the Bible.
4.) Christianity, Judaism, and Islam believe Abraham was a prophet.
5.) In Judaism, Mecca is a sacred place.