Day 1 & 2
In Class: Go over Leonardo da Vinci & Machiavelli HW --- Introduce the Renaissance Dinner Party!
HW: Renaissance Dinner Party due Friday, Oct. 21
Day 3
In Class: Introduce the World Religions Unit -- Islam Unit Doc -- Unit Q's.
Islam Q's due Monday, Oct. 24 in your journals for a Quiz & HW Grade! 5 point increments based on details and accuracy...
- 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 Shariah and what are some examples of Shariah