Module 7 - World Religions of Southwest Asia

Question 1

Whom do the Hebrews claim as their ancestor?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Question 2

One of two ways of life in a desert

Accepted Answer

nomadic

Question 3

A book of commentaries explaining Jewish laws

Accepted Answer

Talmud

Question 4

A journey to a sacred place

Accepted Answer

pilgrimage

Question 5

The five acts of worship required by all Muslims were

Accepted Answer

Five Pillars of Islam

Question 6

Mecca’s rulers immediately approved of Muhammad’s teachings and helped spread the Islamic message.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Conflicts between kings forced Israel to break into two kingdoms: Israel and

Accepted Answer

Judah.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of Muslim art and architecture?

Accepted Answer

They were both influenced in some way by the Muslim religion.

Question 9

Both Abraham and Moses led the Hebrews on long journeys.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Jewish religious leaders are called

Accepted Answer

rabbis.

Question 11

________ refers to the inner struggle people go through in their effort to obey God and behave.

Accepted Answer

Jihad

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Diaspora

Question 13

Jews revolted against Roman conquerors in Jerusalem; as a result, many were killed or enslaved.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Where are all Muslims to journey in their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 15

Why do geographers call Arabia a “crossroads” location?

Accepted Answer

Trade routes linking Africa, Asia, and Europe run through it.

Question 16

Which would have been most important to nomads?

Accepted Answer

getting food and water for their animals

Question 17

Belonging to a tribe offered nomads safety from desert dangers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Ten Commandments

Question 19

Which of the following is an Islamic belief?

Accepted Answer

Allah is the only God.

Question 20

Worship of only one God

Accepted Answer

monotheism

Question 21

Jesus’ followers were known as

Accepted Answer

disciples

Question 22

What are the Gospels?

Accepted Answer

Accounts of Jesus’s life and teachings

Question 23

Pictures made from pieces of colored glass or stone

Accepted Answer

mosaic

Question 24

The Hebrew religion is called

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 25

Building for Muslim prayer

Accepted Answer

mosque

Question 26

The Trinity is

Accepted Answer

a Christian belief that God is made up of three persons.

Question 27

The Sunnah is based on the

Accepted Answer

Five Pillars of Islam

Question 28

Which city is important to Jews, Christains, and Muslims?

Accepted Answer

Jerusalem

Question 29

________________ became the leader of the Apostles after Jesus died.

Accepted Answer

Paul

Question 30

A way of life in which people traveled the deserts with their herds in search of food and water is called

Accepted Answer

nomadic.

Question 31

Code of moral laws

Accepted Answer

Ten Commandments

Question 32

Jesus' rise from the dead is called the

Accepted Answer

Resurrection

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Passover

Question 34

Central ideas of Judaism include justice, righteousness, and the belief that Jesus was the Messiah.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

During which Jewish holiday do Jews celebrate the Exodus?

Accepted Answer

Passover

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