Module 7: Religions of Southwest Asia

What do Jews consider the holiest day of the entire year?

What are followers of Islam called?

What does the Resurrection mean ?

The Islamic house of worship is called a

Which early king was responsible for building the First Temple of Jerusalem?

Christianity is based on the life and teachings of whom?

_____________ is the holy book of Christianity.

The Hebrew religion is called

When do Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus?

Where does the word Christ come from?

According to the Bible, how did Jesus die?

What is the Trinity?

Where was the prophet Muhammed born?

Who do the Hebrews claim as the founder of their religion?

Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on:

During the_____________, Jews were scattered outside of Israel and Judah.

What is the body of Islamic law known as?

The belief in only one god is

Christians believe that _____________, not Joseph, was Jesus's father.

The ______ is a collection of five books that make up the most sacred text in Judaism.

What are Jewish places of worship called?

This is a book with commentaries explaining Jewish laws:

Who were the apostles?

Who is the prophet for the founding of Islam?

What are the gospels?

Which Emperor became a Christian and removed bans against the practice of Christianity in the Roman Empire?

The Holy Book of Islam is called the _________.

Conflicts between kings forced Israel to break into what two kingdoms.

The Bible says that Moses received the ____________ on Mount Sinai.

The Qur’an sets out guidelines for what three areas in a Muslim’s life?

What does Hanukkah celebrate?

List the 5 pillars of Islam.

The ________ provides a model for the duties and way of life expected of Muslims.

What empire was responsible for the destruction of the second temple of Jerusalem?

Who is responsible for leading the Israelites out of Egypt?

What is the Arabic word for God (used in Islam)?

Jewish religious leaders are called...

During which Jewish Holiday do Jews celebrate the Exodus?