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By: Ryan Chisholm, Anthony Jackson and Anna Barrett
A. Rationale: The purpose of this game is to further explore the three main religions and cultures
studied in this unit. The board game is designed to act as a review at the end of the unit that
provide questions and activities using modeling clay. It has been created to compare and
contrast the religions of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. This game is suitable for students in
grade 7 and older.
B. Outcomes:
GCO’s:
Culture and Diversity: Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of cultural,
diversity and world view, recognizing the similarities and differences reflected in various personal,
cultural, racial and ethnic perspectives.
By the end of grade 9, students will be expected to…
-Compare the ways cultures meet human needs and wants.
-Explain how and why perspectives influence the ways in which experiences are interpreted.
KSCO’s:
-Use examples of material and non-material elements of culture to explain the concept of culture.
-Describe how culture is preserved, modified and transmitted.
-Describe the multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-ethnic character of Canadian society.
-Explain why cultures meet human needs and wants in diverse ways.
SCO’s:
7.4.4 Identify various cultural groups.
-Investigate the push and pull factors that brought these groups to Canada.
-Explain why it is important for ethnic groups to retain their cultural and linguistic identity, heritage,
tradition and spirituality.
Processes:
1. Communication: read critically, respect other points of view and use various forms of groups
and interpersonal communications.
2. Injury: recognize that there are various perspectives in the area of injury, recognize bias in
others and in themselves and appreciate the value of critical and creative thinking.
3. Participation: take responsibility for individual and group work, respond to class, school,
community, or national public issues and value the importance of taking action to support
responsible citizenship.
C. Description of the game:
This game was designed to further discover three of the most popular religions in the world. It
outlines cultural and religious aspects that make our country so diverse. It is intended to provide
an overview of a culture unit studied with study questions and tasks.
D. Directions/Rules
1. Each player must choose a marking device for the board game.
2. The materials provided are intended to be used for specific questions such as the clay and
drawing paper.
3. The player that rolls the highest number may play first.
4. Each player must start at the “Star of David” symbol presented on the board game.
5. Once you have rolled the dice you must move according to the number rolled and land on
an according color (yellow, white or green).
6. Each colored block represents a religion and questions are provided on the back of the
playing card.
7. Judaism is represented by yellow, Christianity by white and Islam, green.
8. Take turns rolling the dice with participants and answer the questions provided.
9. This game acts as a review for the end of a unit and is intended to be used as a study tool.
10. It does not matter how many times you have proceeded around the board as long as all
questions have been answered.
11. Challenge yourself and see how many you can answer correctly.
12. Play fair and have fun!
***Below is an electronic copy of the questions provided on the playing cards attached with the board
game. The playing card questions are numbered which match up to the “Answer Key” sheet below.
Board Game Questions:
Christianity
True or False?
Christianity was started by followers of Nazareth?
The cross is the best known symbol and represents Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross. Please draw your best
representation of a cross on the paper provided.
One of the following belong holds sacred writings such as the New and Old Testament?
a) Qur’an
b) Prayers
c) Bible
The Church is a place of worship and Sunday is the day of rest and worship. The main focus in the
sermon is the New Testament and is presented by a Priest or Minister. Construct a traditional Christian
Church with the clay provided.
During Lent; 40 days before Christmas, it is a time of fasting and prayer. Lent honours the sacrifice Jesus
made. Share with the participants of the game something you have or could give up as a sign of sacrifice.
True or False?
Easter is an important celebration that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, coming back to life after his
death.
Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Many celebrations and traditions are presented on this day
and event. Construct with clay or draw a symbol that may represent a Christmas tradition.
When young people turn 12 or 13 and the church recognizes their full participation in the Christian
community, this is called:
a) Birthdays
b) Conformation
c) Bar Mitzvah
Not only in Canada, but Christianity is spread throughout most of the:
a) The Middle East
b)
North Africa
c)
Europe
d) All of the above
True or False?
The Messiah is the same as Christ, which was sent by god to be the savoir.
Islam
Islam was founded by Prophet Muhammad and Muslims are followers of Islam. There are more than
Muslims around the world?
a) One thousand
b) One million
c) One billion
True or False?
Allah is Arabic for God and the Jews, the Christians and the Muslims all believe in the same god.
The holy book of Islam is called:
a) Bible
b) Torah
c) Qur’an
Mecca is the birthplace of Muhammad and the holiest city in Islam. Name one thing you would want to
explore while visiting this holy city.
Why do you think Muslims face Mecca while praying?
Name 2 of the 5 basic beliefs in the Islam religion known as the Five Pillars.
Which Pillar interests you the most and why?
1. There is one true God and Muhammad is his prophet.
2. Five times a day, Muslims must face the holy city of Mecca and pray.
Why do you think each year, Muslims must give 2.5 percent of their wealth?
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims must fast from dawn until dusk. Does their fasting include
drinking water or not?
Once in their lives, Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca if they are healthy and can afford it. A
pilgrimage is a trip to a holy place. Describe the importance of such pilgrimage to the Islam culture.
True or False?
Salat is compulsory prayer 5 x a day; takes place at dawn, noon, late afternoon, sunset and night.
A Mosque is the Muslim’s holy place of worship, every Friday they gather for prayer. Draw a
representation of the holy Mosque with the paper provided.
Imam leads prayer and also delivers the sermon. They are respected by the community and know the
Qur’an very well. He explains the teachings but also often have jobs outside of the mosque. Does this
occur in the Christian community?
True or false?
Alcoholic beverages and some foods such as pork are forbidden in the culture of Islam.
A hijab is the headscarf women are expected to wear. Explain why being modest is so important in the
Islam culture.
During Ramadan Muslims will fast between sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is meant to bring Muslims closer
to God by cleansing the body and mind. What month does this occur?
Children and those who are sick do not fast. At the end of Ramadan a special festival is shared among
families and friends with a prepared meal, exchange of gifts and prayer to remember those who died in
the last year. Create a visual representation with the clay of this event.
On the flag, the star symbolizes light and knowledge and the moon represents progress. Draw this flag.
Judaism
True or False?
Judaism is one of the oldest religions.
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible, which also means teaching is called:
a) Qur’an
b) Ancient Scripts
c) Torah
The synagogue is the main place of worship. Describe an important physical characteristic all the
synagogues have in common.
The Jewish religious leaders are called:
a) Priest
b) Imam
c) Rabbis
The Star of David is a symbol that represents the elements of the Jewish culture. It is the best known
symbol and is named from an ancient King of Israel. This symbol has six points formed by two triangles.
Draw or construct a visual to represent the Star of David.
The Sabbath is a Jewish holy day in which is celebrated with food, prayer and songs. What other holy
days can we compare this to?
Kosher are foods that are right or proper to eat by Jewish people. In this culture they have certain eating
laws called kosher laws. Name some of the foods that are restricted by all practicing Jewish people.
What is another symbol in Judaism and what does it mean to you?
What is the significance of oil during Hanukkah?
How is Hanukkah similar to many traditional Christmas experiences? What is different?
This festival is held in April for 7-8 days in which family and friends gather to share a special meal and
religious stories are retold.
a) Bar Mitzvah
b) Hanukkah
c) Passover
True or false?
Males wear a head covering during worship called Kippah.
A Bar Mitzvah is a ceremony held when a Jewish boy turns 13 to mark the coming of age as an adult
member in the Jewish religion. Give some examples of what may occur at such event.
A Bat Mitzvah is a similar ceremony but when a Jewish girl turns 12, what does this symbolize?
The Menorah has a very significant meaning. Develop a Menorah out of clay.
What did you find most interesting about the Judaism culture and religion?
Compare or contrast a certain element of this culture to one other studied this unit.
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Answer Key
***This board game includes an answer key sheet for all questions; labelled and numbered according to
the specific playing card.
Islam (Green)
1. True
2. Answer varies
3. Because they must face the holiest city.
4. There are 5 basic beliefs in the Islam religion known as the Five Pillars:
1. There is one true God and Muhammad is his prophet.
2. Five times a day, Muslims must face the holy city of Mecca and pray.
3. Each year, Muslims must give 2.5 percent of their wealth to help those in need.
4. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims must fast from dawn until dusk.
5. Once in their lives, Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca if they are healthy and can
afford it. A pilgrimage is a trip to a holy place.
5. Answer varies
6. To give to the poor.
7. They cannot drink water
8. Answer may vary.
9. True.
10. Drawing of Mosque.
11. No, not in most cases.
12. True
13. Answer may vary.
14. 9th month.
15. Clay creation.
16. Qur’an
17. Check drawing.
18. One billion.
Judaism (Yellow)
1. Answer may vary. Ie: Passover
2. Torah
3. True
4. Clay creation
5. Giving of gifts, speeches, traditional ceremony etc.
6. Same as males but female ceremony for becoming a member of the Jewish Religion.
7. Passover
8. True
9. Eight gifts are presented for each day, a menorah is lite etc.
10. Answer may vary
11. Answer may vary ie: Star of David
12. Answer may vary
13. It was only supposed to last for one day but kept burning for 8 days.
14. Check drawing
15. Rabbis
16. Star of David outside etc.
Christianity (White)
1. True
2. Answer may vary
3. Clay creation
4. Clay creation
5. Bible
6. Check drawing
7. True
8. Conformation
9. All of the above
10. True