Name __________________________

Southwest Asia / Religious Systems

Using reference materials complete the chart below.

	Judaism	Christianity	Islam
Origins (How It Arose)
City and country of origin
How it spread
Groups or individuals involved in formation
Roles played by the originators
Beliefs and Practices
What are the central ideas/beliefs?
List several customs
What is the name of their prophet?
What is the name of their god?
What is the name of building in which they practice?
How do the beliefs and practices affect their daily lives?
Interaction
How are the three religions similar?
How are the three religions different?
What role does religion play in the interaction of people in Southeast Asia and of the world?