Saturday, October 4, 2008

Homework

Study for S.S. tuesday

Chapter 3 Test Study Guide

The Roots of Islam
Know all Key Terms definitions and be able to use them in context.

Describe the 3 lifestyles of early Arabs

Explain the significance of oases
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nderstand how the Ka’aba’s purpose changed after Islam spread

Explain the role of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca as a trade center

Distinguish major traits about Muhammad, including
His visions and beliefs
His early interaction with the people of Mecca
His return to Mecca
Understand the basic teaching of Islam
Including the basics about what Muslims believe about Christianity.
Their religion is the completion of Christianity
Jesus is a prophet not God in flesh
Identify traits of Islam’s two major holy books
Including the teachings of the Five Pillars of Islam
Understand how Islam was spread

Describe some of the struggles Islam faced after Muhammad’s death.
the similarities and differences between Sunnis and Shiites

Explain how Islam is more than just a system of religious beliefs.

Be able to tell the difference between our God (Yahweh) and Allah.

1 comment:

Joanna said...

Thanks for checkin out my blog! Your studyguide is pretty much the same as mine. I take Religions of the World and my exam is this Thursday. Good Luck!!