What can you infer from the fact that fasting also plays a role in the Jewish and Christian faiths?

That these three religions share common traits

What is the significance of these items?

Muslims eat them to break their fast during Ramadan

What does Ramadan have in common with the American holiday of Thanksgiving?

Both holidays emphasize family and gratitude

Which of these is an example of self-discipline?

Running five miles every day to train for a marathon

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Ramadan and Religious Comparisons

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Test your knowledge on Ramadan and its significance in Islam, as well as comparisons with other religions and cultural practices.

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1
What can you infer from the fact that fasting also plays a role in the Jewish and Christian faiths?
That all three are basically the same religion
That these three religions share common traits
That all three religions are based on the idea of controlling appetite
That Christians and Jews borrowed the idea of fasting from Islam
2
Fill in the blank: The Quran is to Islam as ______ is to Christianity.
The Vatican
The church
The Bible
The congregation
3
In Islam, self-discipline is a major virtue. What is another example of a virtue?
Overeating
Drinking water when you're thirsty
Reading the newspaper
Respecting your parents
4
Which of these events begins earliest in the day during Ramadan?
The fast
The iftar meal
The suhoor meal
Morning prayers
5
Which of the following is associated with both sawm and Eid ul-Fitr?
Fireworks
Fasting
Self-denial
Giving
6
What is this building called?
An iftar
An Eid
A mosque
A sawm
7
What is the significance of these items?
Muslims donate them to the poor during Ramadan
Muslims eat them to break their fast during Ramadan
Muslims use them to count out the days of Ramadan
Muslims give them to family members on Eid ul-Fitr
8
What does Ramadan have in common with the American holiday of Thanksgiving?
Both holidays involve parades and sporting events
Both holidays emphasize family and gratitude
Both holidays are solemn religious events
Both holidays revolve around eating lots of food
9
Which of these is an example of self-discipline?
Going swimming when it's hot out
Running five miles every day to train for a marathon
Having a soda when you're thirsty
Thanking your parents when they give you a birthday gift

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