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1
How did the Romans kill Jesus?
they tied him up and did not let him talk
they sent him away
death by crucifixion
they fed him too much food
2
Whose teachings stressed the importance of the Torah's study and led to the founding of Jewish religious schools?
Jacob Alfasi
Yohanan ben Zakkai
Ezra
Moses
3
Why did Islam split into two groups in the mid-600s?
Some Muslims criticiz'd Ahmed on # of minarets on Istanbul's Blue Mosque
The Sunni & Shia disagreed over the importance of the Five Pillars of Islam
The Sunni and Shia disagreed over who should become caliphs
Ottomans fought the Safavids over disputed territory
4
Which event is remembered during the Jewish celebration of Passover?
the deliverance from slavery in Egypt
the resistance to the Roman rule of Israel
the return to Jerusalem after the exile in Babylon
the rebuilding of the second temple in Jerusalem
5
What is the importance of Ruth in Jewish history?
She judged the actions of the ancient Hebrews
She led enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt
She changed religions in favor of Judaism
She founded Judaism
6
Who is the Persian scholar who used the Indian number system of 0 to 9 that later became known as Arabic numerals?
Al-Khwarizmi
Omar Khayyám
Lubna of Córdoba
Avicenna
7
How did Galen improve our understanding of medicine?
He discovered how blood circulates throughout the body
He demonstrated how antibiotics can help cure sick people
He demonstrated how to improve eyesight with surgery
He discovered that bacteria cause disease
8
What is the Jewish eight day Festival of Lights called?
Sukkot
Rosh HaShanah
Yom Kippur
Hanukkah
9
What is the Jewish New Year called?
Rosh HaShanah
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
Hanukkah
10
Why did the Romans want to silence Jesus?
They didn't like any non-Romans talking so much
People were talking about him and thought of him as the Messiah
They were worried about what he said
11
Which of the religions we have studied believe in monotheism, the belief in only one God?
Roman Mythologism
Greek Mythologism
Duotheologism
Judaism
12
Which isn't one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
making a hajj to Medina, at least once if financially able
praying five times a day
stating “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his prophet
giving to charity once a year
13
After Christianity became the Roman Empire's official religion, who led churches & gained in political power & wealth?
emperors
governors
apostles
bishops
14
How did the Edict of Milan affect religion in the Roman Empire?
It made Christianity the official state religion
It closed temples dedicated to the worship of the emperor
It allowed Christians and others to follow their own religion
It outlawed religions that worshiped many gods throughout the empire
15
What was the significance of the Ten Commandments for the ancient Hebrews?
They instructed the Egyptian pharaoh 2 release ancient Hebrews from slavery
They formed the basis 4 the law & moral teachings of the ancient Hebrews.
They formed the basis for the ancient Hebrew language.
They instruct'd ancient Hebrews 2 settle Canaan & create new kingdom there
16
What is the Jewish day to fast and ask forgiveness of sins called?
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
Rosh HaShanah
Hanukkah
17
Why did Muhammad lead his followers to Medina?
Muhammad/his followers wanted to worship at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina
Muhammad and his followers were being bullied in Mecca
Muhammad was looking for an oasis close to Medina
Muhammad taught Muslims that Mecca’s Kaaba was no longer a holy shrine
18
Why was Abu Bakr chosen to be the first caliph?
He ordered that the Qur’an be written down.
He was one of Islam’s first followers
He was Muhammad’s son
He claimed to be a prophet like Muhammad
19
The main source of information about Jesus and his teachings was New Testament of the Bible?
True
False
