Being a "Chosen People" means...

God gives them many privileges *AND* responsibilities

The early expansion of Islam

rapidly moved throughout the Middle East.

What led to many Christians choosing to live a monastic life?

Legalization of Christianity and its adoption by the empire

The "Seal of the Prophets" refers to

Muhammad as the last of the prophets

One of the greatest contributions of Muslims to Western civilization is

its translation of Greek philosophical classics

contains words and deeds of Muhammad.

The Anglican Communion

Is a loose confederation of national churches

A movement striving for unity among all Christians

Muhammad's revelations from God...

were in Arabic *AND* are believed to be infallible

"Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord alone."

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World Religion Final Review (1)

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1
Being a "Chosen People" means...
God gives them many privileges *AND* responsibilities
God gives the Jewish people many responsibilities
Jews are the only ones who are the People of God
God gives the Jewish people many privileges
2
The early expansion of Islam
was welcomed by the conquered, disappointed w their religion
rapidly moved throughout the Middle East.
was unsuccessful
was hampered by the unbelief of many
3
What led to many Christians choosing to live a monastic life?
It gave them a place to be alone and write
Fear of persecution by the empire
Boredom
Legalization of Christianity and its adoption by the empire
4
Do all Christians recognize the same Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) as authoritative?
Yes
No
5
The "Seal of the Prophets" refers to
Muhammad as the "glue" to hold all prophets together
Muhammad as the last of the prophets
Muhammad as the author of the Qu'ran
Muhammad as the source of strength
6
The _____ led a revolt against the Greeks in 168 BCE.
Maccabees
Essenes
Pharisees
Sadducees
7
The Christian liturgical year begins
Christmas Day
January 1
The first Sunday of Advent
Ash Wednesday
8
Which did NOT contribute to the Great Schism between Eastern and Western Churches?
Western bishops changed the Creed w/o consulting Eastern.
The belief in saints
The cultural gap between Latin west and Greek east
Crusaders devastating Constantinople
9
The word Torah means...
Institution
Instruction
Jewish Law
Mosaic Law
10
One of the greatest contributions of Muslims to Western civilization is
its translation of Greek philosophical classics
its many prophets, though Muhammad is the greatest
none of the above
the institution of the caliphate
11
The two sacraments accepted by most Christians are...
Baptism and Holy Orders
Baptism and Eucharist
Baptism and Confirmation
Baptism and matrimony
12
The holiest of cities for Muslims is
Medina
Istanbul
Mecca
Jerusalem
13
The Hadith...
contains words and deeds of Muhammad.
contains Islamic stories
is as sacred as the Qu'ran for Muslims
None of these answers
14
The eastern patriarchs regarded the Pope as...
All of these answers
The successor of Jesus on earth
One to be respected
One with primacy above all patriarchs
15
Judaism is...
All of these answers
A historical religion
A monotheistic religion
An Abrahamic religion
16
What emperor proclaimed official toleration of all religions in his Edict of Milan (313 CE)?
Augustine
Nero
Constantine
Caesar
17
These are religious images or paintings that are traditional among many Eastern Christians.
Icons
Apocalyptics
Doctrines
Magisterium
18
The Ka'bah was built by
Abraham and Isaac
Muhammad
Allah
Abraham and Ishmael
19
The United Kingdom of Israel was under
Herod Antipas
King David
Herod the Great
King Saul
20
The Anglican Communion
Is a loose confederation of national churches
All of these answers.
Emerged during the Anglo-Saxon era.
emphasizes Communion under both species.
21
In exile, many Jews were deported to...
Ur
Jerusalem
Babylon
Qumran
22
Martin Luther was known for this document.
Mutual Excommunication
Doctrine of Discovery
Dead Sea Scrolls
95 Theses
23
What is "ecumenism"?
A movement striving to create a separate Christian nation.
A movement for Christian and Jewish unity
A movement striving for unity among all Christians
An attempt to convert all Jews to Christianity
24
The main belief of Islam is expressed in the...
Hadith
Hijrah
Shahada
shari'ah
25
About 90% of the world's Muslims are
Sunni.
Sufi
Shi'ite
Muhammadans
26
The ___ began a process of systematically transforming rituals for practice outside the Temple.
Sadducees
Habiru
Pharisees
Rabbis
27
Muhammad's revelations from God...
were in Arabic *AND* are believed to be infallible
were kept a secret for several years
were in Arabic
are believed to be infallible
28
The Sh'ma is...
"Create in me a clean heart, O God."
"Keep holy the Sabbath."
"Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord alone."
"I will make a covenant with you & you shall be my people."
29
____ is generally considered the holiest day of the Jewish year.
Yom Kippur
Shavuot
Shabbat
Pesach
30
What 2 holidays do nearly all Christians celebrate?
Christmas and Ash Wednesday
Easter and Christmas
Easter and Ash Wednesday
Christmas and Epiphany

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