In Class: Begin going over the Islam Q's
- Who is the founder of Islam and where is he from?
- What area of the world was Islam founded?
- What were some of the issues concerning Muhammad as an adult?
- What does the word Muslim mean?
- Why do you think Muhammad’s teachings were met with rejection?
- What were some of the preaching of Muhammad in the Arabian peninsula?
- What is a caliph?
- Distinguish the difference between the Shiites & Sunnis Muslims.
- How many times a day do Muslims pray?
- Provide three things Islam & Judaism & Christianity all have in common.
- For Muslims, the Quran contains what important message(s)?
- What is the Sunnah? What makes it different from the Quran?
- What are the most basic acts of worship in Islam?
- What are the 5 Pillars of Islam and provide a one sentence explanation in your own words on the same page where the pillars are listed.
- According to Zakat, about how much should each Muslim share of their surplus every year?
- What kind of calendar do Muslims follow?
- What is the Ka'ba? What color & shape is it?
- What does jihad mean & what does the Quran tell Muslims to do for Islam?
- What is the Sariah and what are some examples of Sariah
HW: None! -- Islam Quiz on Day 3!
Day 2
In Class: Continue the Islam Q's
HW: None! -- Islam Quiz on Day 3!
Day 3
In Class: Islam Quiz -- Introduce Afghanistan Unit -- Guided Notes Click Me
Afghanistan Pre-Q's for HW due Day 4/Friday -- HW Grade -- In your Journals!
- What do you know about Afghanistan?
- What would you like to know about either the country itself, the culture, or how Afghanistan is a relevant/important country in present day?
- What is one topic of discussion you think we will have about Afghanistan over the course of this unit?
HW: None!
