Instruction
1) For this activity, open a simple word processing document (.TXT document such as Notepad is perfect) then answer the questions to the best of your ability without referencing any other source. Save those answers with your name and the activity (ex: "hinckley_week_5.txt"). Then check your answers against the second link, below.
Follow this LINK (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to African Geography and answer the 9 (nine) questions asked of you.
Link 1) http://exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu/curriculum/unit-two/module-six/module-six-activity-one/
Then follow THIS LINK (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the Four main Themes. Self-grade your answers honestly, following the links on the target page as needed. How did you do? Did this reveal any blindspots you had in regards to Africa, its geography or its people?
Link 2) http://exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu/curriculum/unit-1/module-one/
2) Prior to the next exercise, consider and then record your answer in your simple word processing page (such as the Notepad, above) based upon your own ideas:
a. What do you believe is the purpose of charity (giving to the poor, ill, infirm)?
b. What do you believe is the purpose of fasting/abstaining from food or drink?
c. What do you believe is the purpose of a pilgrimage?
3) Follow the link below and answer the questions as you find them in the CET website on Islam.
Link 3) https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/muslims/beliefs.html
CET - Daily Life in Islam (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
a. What is the Muslim tenet of sawm?
b. What is Islam's take on Jesus, David, and Moses?
c. What is the Muslim tenet of zakat?
d. Who is empowered to forgive Muslims their sins?
e. What is the Muslim tenet of hajj?
Save and submit your answers for credit.