Assessment
Great work on this lesson! Now it's time to complete your assessment. Take some time to reflect on the similarities and differences between the three monotheistic religions you learned about in the lesson—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Think about the following characteristics of the three monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

why the Holy Land is an important site for each faith
the holy book of each faith and how it compares to other religious texts
internal differences and divisions that exist within each faith
important beliefs of monotheistic faiths
Step 1

Answer each question in 2–3 sentences. Be sure to refer to the characteristics of each religion in your response.

How are monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) similar?
How are monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) different?
Step 2

Answer the following reflection question in at least one well-developed paragraph.

Do you think the three monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) are more similar than different OR more different than similar? Use evidence from the lesson to support your response.