Instructional Video

Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars

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Support your learners' understanding of Islam and the profound effect it has had on the development of our world community. In this episode of a fabulous history series, Green begins by describing the history of Mohammed, the founder of Islam, and the religion's monotheistic foundation. He covers a range of topics, such as the Five Pillars of Islam and the split between the Sunni and Shia denominations, and distinguishes Islam from Christianity and Judaism.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Pros
  • Great introduction/summary to segue into further research and study
  • Conveys importance of analyzing quality of source information
  • Addresses common misconceptions 
Cons
  • Very fast-paced summary that summarizes complex concepts in brief