b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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SS6G11The student will describe the cultural
characteristics of Europe.

• b. Describe the major religions in Europe
  include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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Religions of Europe
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Major European Religions

• Judaism
• Christianity
• Islam

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Judaism

• 15 million Jews worldwide
• Founded by Abraham in 2000 BC
• Holy Books is the Torah
• Worship at a Synagogue

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Christianity

• 2.1 billion Christians worldwide
• Founded by Jesus Christ in 30 AD
• Holy Book is the Bible
• Worship at a Church

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Islam

• 1.3 billion Muslims worldwide
• Founded by Muhammad in 610 AD
• Holy book is the Koran
• Worship at a Mosque

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Similarities

• All are monotheistic-belief in one god
• Jerusalem is a holy site for all three
• All three trace their origin to Abraham
• Moses is an important prophet for all three

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Differences

• Judaism does not consider Jesus or Mohammad a
  prophet or religious figure
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• Christianity does not consider Mohammad a prophet
  or religious figure
• Muslims worship on Friday Jews worship on
  Saturday Christians worship on Sunday

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Predominate Religion by region