#Davis7 Social Studies: Week 12: Oct. 30

The World Religions Units Begin!

We have the following Q's to go over this week with a test on Friday, Nov. 3!

Islam Unit Doc -- Click Me!

Based on the reading of the text, please answer the following Q’s in your Journals.

This is a Quiz Grade based on accuracy. حظا سعيدا -- (hazana saedian - good luck)

What does Islam mean in Arabic and who are Muslims?
Where was Islam founded and who is the founder of Islam & what did he claim to be?
What is the name of the place where Abraham built his house of worship?
Geographically speaking, where is Mecca in relation to Israel? Use the map on the same page
What is the name of the holy scripture/book of Islam?
Did the people who began following Muhammad believe he was the founder of Islam or a prophet like those before him?
What does Allah mean? Did Muhammad believe that Allah was the same God as that of Abraham and Jesus?
What does the word “Muslim” mean? (it is an Arabic word)
According to Muhammad’s teachings, why did some Arabs reject his preaching?
Why do you think Muhammad and his forces destroyed the idols (statues of gods) when they marched to Mecca in 630 CE? (this answer is not in the text...make an inference)
What is a caliph?
Based on the readings on the four caliphs, why do you think there was such a divide over who should be the true leaders of Islam after Muhammad’s death? (this answer is not in the text...make an inference)
A schism means a split or divide between strongly opposing parties or sections. What two groups formed after the great schism in Islam? Which group is the larger of the two.
Which party of Muslims believe that only people directly related to Muhammad should be the caliph?
What are three things allowed and three things frowned upon during the month of Ramadan?
Is Islam the largest religion in the world?
Where do most Muslims live in the world today?
What are four things Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?
What is sunnah & provide three examples of Sunnah according to the images and text on page 13 in the packet.
What is the Hadith?
What is the first Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?
What is the second Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?
What is the third Pillar of Islam and what does it mean? What about the third Pillar of Islam is similar in Judaism?
What is the fourth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean? What do Muslims do during Ramadan?
What is the fifth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean? Where do Muslims go during the Hajj?
Explain what jihad means, but put the definition into your own words.
What is Shariah and provide three examples of Shariah.
After looking at the T-chart of Judaism and Islam, would you say they are a very similar religion/faith? Explain your answer.
Provide three things you learned from the “History at the Dinner Table” reading!