Open to the table of contents of your Social Studies notebook and add

European Religions Quick write………….…...p.20 European Religions Notes…………………..…… p.21 Turn to page 20 of your notebook and label it European Religions Quick Write . Describe a religion that you know about. Write some of

the customs and beliefs that you know about that religion. Also tell what Holy Book the religion that you describes uses. Example: Bible

Essential QuestionWhat are the 3 main

Religions of Europe?

Lesson Standard and Element.• SS6G11 The student will describe

the cultural characteristics of Europe. • b.) Describe the major religions in

Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

European Languages NotesTurn to page 21 of your notebook

and label the top European Religions NotesTake notes as we discuss the

Religions of EuropeYou will have a quiz after the

discussion and you may use your notes to complete the quiz.

Europe’s Religions:1.) Europe is home to many religions.

2.) The three main religions of Europe are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

3.) Christianity is the Dominant Religion in Europe.

Judaism1. Jewish people or Jews practice

Judaism.2. Judaism was founded by a man

called Abraham in about 2000 BC. 3. The holy book of Judaism is called

The Torah.4. There are about 15 million Jews in

Europe.5. The three types of Judaism are

Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform.

6. Jews in Europe were almost wiped out by Hitler and Nazi Germany in World War 2.

Christianity1. Christians practice Christianity.2. Christianity was created by Jesus

Christ in about 30 AD.3. The holy book of Christianity is

The Bible.4. There are about 2.1 billion

Christians in Europe.5. The 3 major groups of

Christianity are Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant.

6. Protestants include Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians.

ISLAM1.Muslims practice ISLAM.2.A man called Muhammad

founded ISLAM.3.The holy book of ISLAM is

the Koran.4.There are about 1.3 billion

Muslims.5.Islam is the main religion of

the Middle East, North Africa , and Asia.

Dominant Religions

1. Russia’s dominant religion = Orthodox Christianity

2. The United Kingdom’s dominant religion = Protestant Christianity

3. Germany’s dominant religion = Protestant Christianity

4. Italy’s dominant religion = Catholic Christianity

1.) Europe is home to many religions.2.) The three main religions of Europe are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.3.) Christianity is the Dominant Religion in Europe. 4.) Jewish people or Jews practice Judaism.5.) Judaism was founded by a man called Abraham in about 2000 BC. 6.) The holy book of Judaism is called The Torah.7.) There are about 15 million Jews in Europe.8.) The three types of Judaism are Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform.9.) Jews in Europe were almost wiped out by Hitler and Nazi Germany in World War 2.10.) Christians practice Christianity.11.) Christianity was created by Jesus Christ in about 30 AD.12.) The holy book of Christianity is The Bible.13.) There are about 2.1 billion Christians in Europe.14.) The 3 major groups of Christianity are Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant.15.) Protestants include Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians.16.) Muslims practice ISLAM.17.) A man called Muhammad founded ISLAM.18.) The holy book of ISLAM is the Koran.19.) There are about 1.3 billion Muslims.20.) Islam is the main religion of the Middle East, North Africa , and Asia.

European Countries Booklet Directions

1. Open to the first page of the booklet that is blank.

2. Starting numbering the pages of your booklet front and back 1-10. Ten will be the back of the last page.

3. Label the top of page 1 Table of Contents 4. Add to the table of contents Russia ……………………………..pages 2 & 3 United Kingdom……………….pages 4 & 5 Germany………………………….pages 6 & 7 Italy………………………………….pages 8 & 9

1. Label the top of Pages 2 & 3 Russia.2. Draw a picture that shows something about Russia or

Russian culture (Way of Life) on page 2.3. Read your notes on Russia to get ideas.4. Answer the following on page 3 in complete sentences so that

the information is easy to understand. a.) Describe Russia’s size or position in Europe. b.) Describe Russia’s climate. c.) What is the population of Russia? d.) What is the dominant Religion of Russia? e.) List some natural resources of Russia. f.) Describe the way Russia trades. g.) Describe any Mountains or Rivers in Russia.