Choose three of the following questions and write a 150-350 word response to each question (points deducted for not meeting word count requirements).  Include the question at the top of your response. Put all responses into one document – in other words don’t submit the assignment multiple times, once for each response.  Remember – you MUST put information in your own words (this includes information from your text book and online sources) or it is considered plagiarism and you will receive a score of 1 on the assignment. 

1. What are the three sects of Judaism? Describe them. How do they differ?

2. Name at least 3 influences that the Romans had on the development of Christianity?

3. What is the motivation and significance of iconoclasm?

4. Who was Muhammad and what is his significance for Islam?

5. Discuss Constantine’s effect on Christianity.

6. Explain the importance of pilgrimage in Islam.