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Today’s Standard. SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe . b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. . Intro to our……. “Essential Question(s)”.
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Today’s Standard SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Intro to our……. “Essential Question(s)” What are the characteristics of the three major religions in Europe (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)?
What is Religion? What are some examples of different religious beliefs found throughout the world? What role does religion play in a culture?
R15&16 European Culture: Religion
Major Religions in Europe 33,290,000 ( 4.5%) 1,985,000 ( .2%) 553,689,000 ( 76.3%) Source: Factsonfile.com , 2012
Ireland Portugal Spain France Belgium Luxembourg Southern Germany Switzerland Austria Italy Slovenia Croatia Hungary Slovakia Poland Lithuania United Kingdom The Netherlands Denmark Czech Republic Norway Sweden Finland Estonia Latvia Northern Germany Russia Belarus Ukraine Moldova Romania Bulgaria Serbia Montenegro Macedonia Greece
Christianity Judaism -Hebrew is Sacred Language -Do not accept Muhammad as a prophet -Jesus is divine -Parts of the Holy Book (1st 5 Books of the Old Testament) -Trinity -Synagogue/Temple is Holy Building -Sacraments -Holy Day is the Sabbat (Fri. Night to Sat. Night) -No Sacred Language -Church is Holy Building -Weekly Holy Day is Sunday -Fasting: (Ramadan & Yom Kippur) -Recitation of a Creed -Sacred Language -Dietary Laws -Story of Jesus’ Life R15-B -Arabic is Sacred Language -Mecca is the Holy City -Muhammad is the Final Prophet -Koran is Holy Book -5 Pillars (See R15) -Mosque is Holy Building Islam
Christianity Judaism -Hebrew is Sacred Language -Do not accept Muhammad as a prophet -Jesus is divine -Parts of the Holy Book (1st 5 Books of the Old Testament) -Trinity -Synagogue/Temple is Holy Building -Sacraments -Holy Day is the Sabbat (Fri. Night to Sat. Night) -No Sacred Language -Church is Holy Building -Monotheism “One God” - Claim Abraham as a prophet and founder -Importance of Prophets -Prayer occurs during religious services -Services held in Holy Building -Jerusalem is a Holy City -Weekly Holy Day is Sunday -Fasting: (Ramadan & Yom Kippur) -Recitation of a Creed -Sacred Language -Dietary Laws -Story of Jesus’ Life R15-B -Arabic is Sacred Language -Mecca is the Holy City -Muhammad is the Final Prophet -Koran is Holy Book -5 Pillars (See R15) -Mosque is Holy Building Islam
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