History Module 19

The two most sacred of all Jewish holidays, take place in September or October, known as High Holy Days

wet, fertile area in a desert

People who follow Islam

Celebrated for eight days with a special candle for each day.

Jewish religious teachers

building for Muslim prayer

the way Muhammad lived, which models the duties and the way of life expected of Muslims

The belief in one and only one God

to make an effort or to struggle or holy war

followers

Jesus' rise from the dead

Muhammad's birth place

founded in Arabia by Muhammad based on submitting to God (Allah) and on messages Muslims believe God gave to Muhammad

Where Abraham settled on the Mediterranean Sea

The journey of the Jews out of Egypt

the holy book of Islam

The five books that the ancient Jews recorded most of their laws

small town where Jesus was born

a major world religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth

first of the High Holy Days, celebrates the start of a new year in the Jewish calendar

a person known and admired for his or her holiness

the holy book of Christianity

City Muhammad and many of his followers went to

The five acts of worship required of all Muslims.

Celebrated in March or April, Jews honor the Exodus, the journey of the Israelites out of slavery

Second of the High Holy Days, Jews ask God to forgive their sins. Jews fast, pray and reflect on the past year.

a great leader the ancient Jews predicted would come to restore the greatness of Israel

the religion of the ancient Israelites