Comparative Western Religion

2000 BC: What is the term for a group of small, nomadic merchants traveling around Middle East?

What is the Hebrew escape from Egyptian slavery called?

What city asked Mohammad to be their leader after admiring his courage and faith?

Islam did NOT spread further into Europe because Charles Martel defeated Muslims at __________.

Moses died on the journey, never making it back to Canaan. Who stepped in to lead the Hebrews?

Why was Pax Romana important in regards to Christianity?

Which Roman Emperor made Christianity the official and ONLY religion of the Roman Empire?

Where would Mohammad travel to seek spiritual security + comfort, often meditating there?

Put the following in order (1=OLDEST, 5= NEWEST): Moses, Mohammad, Theodosius, Abraham, Jesus

After Jesus was killed, the term Christ was added to his name. What does it mean?

What did most people in Mecca worship in the 500s?

Who was the leader of the Hebrews and is considered the father of western religion?

After about 100 years, the Hebrews were forced to leave their Promised Land... why?

What does the term Pax Romana mean?

Who passed the Edict of Milan in year 313?

What Jewish holiday celebrates the Hebrew escape from Egyptian slavery?

1st Covenant: Abraham promises to worship Yahweh, and his people received what?

What does the term "aribu" mean?

Who became the very first convert to Islam?

What Hebrew general + leader LED the Hebrews on their escape from slavery?

How did Jesus teach the values and lessons of Christianity (his new ideas added to his faith)?

When Mohammad finally conquered Meccan forces, he rededicated what to Allah?

The night Mohammad believed he was told by Angel Gabriel to "proclaim" is known as what?

Where were the Hebrews enslaved for over 600 years?

What Roman general (later emperor) converted to Christianity after a sign from God in battle?

What city becomes the capital of the Hebrew Kingdom?

What is the name/term for the Hebrews' Promised Land?

Who was the 1st Christian missionary (who used to persecute them but saw the light, literally)

What was the Edict of Milan?

What Hebrew leader captured a fortress and defeated the Canaanites, establishing Jerusalem?

What present day country did Islam originate?