Religion Check

The principal early figures of this religion were Middle Easterners.

Prohibits the eating of pork. 

The "church" is called a mosque.

Call their "church" a synagogue.

Discourage pictures or statues of their religious leaders. 

They believe in both the Old and New Testaments.

The oldest of the three religions.

Call their "mosque" a church.

Muhammad is their last prophet. 

Regard Abraham and Moses as prophets or wise leaders.

They believe there is no god but God. 

Recognize Jesus in their religion. 

Regard Jerusalem as a holy city. 

Is a monotheistic religion.

Accepts the story of Adam and Eve as part of their religion. 

The youngest or newest of the major religions.

Torah is their primary holy book. 

Jesus was its founder.

The Qur'an is one of the their holy books.

Believe that Abraham is the father of their people.

Today this religion contains many branches or sects (denominations). 

Make a pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah).

Has a creation story about God creating the universe out of nothing. 

Believe their religion is for all the world; actively seek converts.

The Middle East is the birthplace of this religion. 

Began as a Jewish sect.