Monotheism: Judaism, Christianity and Islam Basics

Question 1

Holy book of Jews with five books. Jewish history, covenant with God and rules on how to live.

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Torah

Question 2

Religions like Judaism and Christianity believe in a savior otherwise known as this:

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Messiah

Question 3

Most holy city of Islam located in western Saudi Arabia

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Mecca

Question 4

The day celebrating, what Christians believe when Jesus rose from dead and ascended to Heaven.

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Easter

Question 5

Most holy prophet or messenger of Allah.

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Muhammad

Question 6

Holy book of Islam contains history, rules and traditions for Muslims.

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Koran

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The two major sects of Islam in the world.

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Sunni and Shia

Question 8

Religious officials in Islam

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Imam

Question 9

Divisions of Christians including Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox.

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Denominations

Question 10

This is the most holy city in Judaism and Christianity. It is located in present day Israel.

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Jerusalem

Question 11

Name of the house of worship for followers of Judaism

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Synagogue

Question 12

All three monotheistic religions have a holy day of the week known as the:

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Sabbath

Question 13

The technical term for a god or goddess/gods and goddesses.

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Deities

Question 14

Most important holy day in Judaism. A day of atonement where Jews asks God to forgive sins.

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Yom Kippur

Question 15

House of worship for Christians

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Church

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The Messiah or Savior of Christians.

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Jesus Christ

Question 17

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?

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Hajj

Question 18

House of worship for Muslims

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Mosque

Question 19

Ritual ceremony of prayer at Christian churches.

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Mass

Question 20

Religions that believe in one God are called

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Monotheistic

Question 21

Holy book of Christians. Includes Old and New Testament.

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Bible

Question 22

Jewish religious officials who lead community religious ceremonies and services are called:

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Rabbis

Question 23

Leader of the Roman Catholic church residing in Vatican City. Leads over 1 billion Catholics

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Pope

Question 24

What is the Arabic word for the proclamation of faith?

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Shahadah

Question 25

The holy writings of any religion including history, songs, stories, and parables.

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Scripture

Question 26

Most important beliefs/duties of Muslims.Has rules for prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrammage

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5 Pillars

Question 27

Religious officials or leaders in any religion are called?

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Clergy

Question 28

Name for God in Islam (Arabic)

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Allah

Question 29

Religious officials in Christianity (Mostly Catholic)

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Priests

Question 30

He is the founder of Judaism who had a covenant with God.

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Abraham

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