1. 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.

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

3. Judaism Christianity Islam Abraham Jesus Muhammad Monotheistic
Began in SW Asia
Torah
Bible
Qur'an
Temple/Synagogue
Church
Mosque
Jew
Christian
Muslim
Yahweh
God
Allah

4. Work Period: Religions Project Choice Activities
3 Faiths Flipbook or brochure- create a flipbook or brochure that gives information on the 3 major religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) Or
5 Pillars of Islam Illustrations book with captions- You will create a book that illustrates the 5 Pillars of Islam.

5. “3 Major Religions” Flipbook or Brochure Due: Friday
Task: You will be creating a flip book of the 3 major religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Each page of your book should be dedicated to one religion- you may have more than one page per religion. Use the information from your graphic organizer to complete this assignment.
Each page must have the following information on it:
• Title of the Religion
• Founder (if applicable)
• Year/Era founded
• Important texts (Sacred Book(s))
• Key People
• Main Beliefs (use details)
• Related symbol(s) (if known)
Other Facts

6. 5 Pillars of Islam Illustrations Book With Captions Due: Friday
1.) Prayer 5 times a day
2.) Ramadan (Month long fasting in daylight hours)
3.) Pilgrimage to Mecca (visit Mecca at least once in lifetime)
4.) Charity
5.) Allah- submission and belief that Allah is the one true God.
Be very creative when creating your illustrations. USE COLOR and Explain each illustration