Section 1: Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms



Learning Target 1: I will be able to understand, evaluate and apply key vocabulary from the major world religions (chapters 3.2, 3.4, 6.3, and 10).

Vocabulary:

1. Abraham

2. The Exodus

3. Islam

4. Karma

5. Muslim

6. Paul

7. Peter

8. The Prophet Muhammad

9. Shar’ia Law

10. Siddhartha Gautama

Learning Target 2: I will be able to explain and analyze the growth of the five major world religions and their basic beliefs and practices.

Multiple Choice Topics:

1. Explain the beliefs of Monotheism and be able to provide examples

2. Know and be able to articulate the early teachings of Jesus and how old he was when he began his public ministry

3. List and describe the similarities shared between Buddhist and Hindu beliefs

4. List and be able to explain the reasons for the rapid growth of Christianity after the death of Jesus

5. Know the background of the Ka’aba’s role in Mecca prior to the arrival of Islam

6. List the Four Noble Truths of the Buddhist faith

7. Know who God is believed to have made the first covenant with in the Hebrew Faith

Short Answer Topics:

8. You will be asked to discuss the origins, basic beliefs and reasons Islam has grown at such a rapid rate

a. Please think about the following when you answer: The early life of Muhammad, how the Qur’an was revealed, the Five Pillars of Islam and Islamic traditions that help guide the daily life of a Muslim

9. You will be asked to describe the similarities between the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faith.

a. Please think about the following when you answer: Their holy books, the type of god they worship, the holy city they have in common, their view of the afterlife, their view towards Jesus and the issues that divide them.

10. You will be asked to discuss the beliefs and origins of Buddhism.

a. Please think about the following when you answer: The life of Siddhartha, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path and the Three Jewels of Buddhism

Learning Target 3: I will be able to summarize, examine and evaluate historical maps, data, charts, graphs, photos, audio, clips and video footage to explain and understand the growth and basic belief and practices of the five major world religions.

1. You will be given a timeline covering the History of the Hebrew people

2. You will also be given an image from an Islamic narrative

Learning Target 4: I will be able to summarize, evaluate and construct connections (to myself, the world and/or other topics we have studied) using a variety of primary and secondary documents.

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