Thursday, November 18, 2010

HW 10-2 Due Monday 11/22

1.  What areas did Alexander the Great take over?
2.  Philip's goal was to conquer Persia.  Why did Alexander continue his campaign of conquest after this goal had been reached?
3.  Do you think Alexander was worthy of the title "great?" Explain in 3-4 sentences.

Monday, November 15, 2010

HW 9-2

Due Wednesday

1.  What impact did nearness to the sea have on the development of Greece?
2.  What was life like for a little boy in Sparta?
3.  What was Athens' biggest accomplishment?  How did this accomplishment affect life today?

Exam on Religion Essay

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

HW#8-2

1. What does the term Halal mean?
2. Why is pork and pork products forbidden in the Islamic faith?
3. Why must Muslims avoid eating lard, gelatin, rennet and whey?



3. Explain why alcohol in any form is not permitted in the Islamic faith. (even some vanilla extracts for cooking have over 50% alcohol.)


4, How do Muslims fast during Ramadan?


Aim: What is Islam?

Do Now :
1. Who is Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)?
2. Who is Mohammad?
3. What is Mecca?




http://http//www.regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/beliefsystems/islam.cfm



Do Now: Please list in correct Chronological Order from oldest to youngest Islam Judaism, Christianity. Also please explain if each is polytheistic or monotheistic.

Notes:
1. Allah- One god of Islam
2. Muhammad- the Arab prophet who founded Islam and recited the holy book the Quran.
3. Islam - religion based on the belief in Allah.
4. Muslim- follower of the religion of Islam.
5. Mosque- place of worship for Muslims
6. Hajj- Pilgrimage to mecca every Muslim must make once in their lives.
7. Quran- holy book of Islam.
8. Sharia- Islamic body of laws.