Reading questions

•Identify each of the following:

–Rama and Sita

–Hanuman

–Sarasvati

–Shiva

–Rig Veda

–Upanishads

–Puranas

–Ramayana

–Bhakti

–Bhagavad - Gita

Kebaba!!!!

I am sending out permission slips Tuesday with students for a field trip on Thursday. I apologize for the short notice. Please sign the permission slip and return to me on Thursday before the trip. If you were not here on Tuesday please come by and pick one up before class Thursday. Students who do not have parent permission to leave school will not be allowed to go and will need to complete an alternate assignment at school.

Islamic Celebrations

Islamic celebrations
Research one the celebrations/festivals found on pages 78-79. Groups (in class) will present on Tuesday 3/15

Islam questions (video)

1. Who was Muhammad and when did he receive his revelation? What is the Hijrah?

2. What is the Hadith? And how is it used?

3. Describe the Islamic idea of the Oneness of God. How is it different than Christianity?

Video Questions “The Hajj”

1. Why is Medina significant?

2. List the things pilgrims do to prepare for Mecca (individual and collectively)

3. What are the “tasks” to be fulfilled during the Hajj?

4. How have the Saudis dealt with the logistics of hosting the Hajj?

Here is the link to the video:

http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/mecca-diaries