Islam+Webquest


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TASK 1: Explain the Basic Tenets of Islam > 1. What does 'Islam' mean? > 2. What were the origins of the Muslim religion? > 3. How does someone become a Muslim? > 4. How do Muslims practice their religion? > 5. What is the Ka'ba? > >  TASK 2: Authority and Leadership > 1. What were the highlights of the life of Mohammed? How did he become a prophet? > 2. What is the Quran? > 3. Are there any other sacred sources? > 4. What is jihad? >  TASK 3: The Geography of the Muslim World > 1. Approximately how much of the world's population is Muslim? > 2. What country has the largest Muslim population? > 3. In which country is the percentage of Muslims the highest? > 4. How many Muslims are there in the United States? What percentage of the population? > 5. In which continents do you find the greatest number of countries that have a Muslim majority? > TASK 4: The Pillars of Islam > 1. List the five pillars of Islam > 2. From where did the pillars originate? > 3. Describe each of the pillars. > TASK 5: Women in Islam

> 1. What images are presented in the media? > 2. What do Islamic teachings say about women? > Be sure to indicate if something is an opinion or a documented fact.