HWC Day 26 - Monotheism in the Middle East

Objective: Compare and contrast the central tenets of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Semitic Religions" note sheet.  We'll begin with a flow chart illustrating the common origin stories of the three monotheistic religions.  Then, we'll review your Venn diagram summarizing the "Heirs of Abraham."  Finally, we'll delve more deeply into the Five Pillars of Faith.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Heirs of Abraham" rdg. due in class (started in class Monday, October 3)
• Thursday, October 6 - Regional Study Part VI "Women in Islam" due in class
• Friday, October 7 - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part II "Orientalism" due in class
• Tuesday, October 11 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
• Wednesday, October 12 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

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