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1
The place from which Muslims believe Muhammad ascended into heaven
Mecca
Taj Mahal
Yathrib
Dome of the Rock
2
Which factor helped spread Christianity?
all Christian documents were written in Latin
the Emperor Nero's mother was a Christian
Jesus' beliefs were not that different than the Roman belief
Unity of the Roman Empire made it easier forthe missionaries
3
The Islamic Holy Book
Bible
Old Testament Only
Torah
Quran
4
Country given to Jews after WWII for a homeland
Iran
Israel
Iraq
Jordan
5
The Jewish holy day of rest and worship is called the Sabbath.
true
false
6
a mystic, Islamic monk
hajj
sufi
modesty
sultan
7
Jews, Christians, & Muslims all consider themselves to be "sons of Abraham".
False
True
8
Allah means
Peace & hello in Arabic
another name for Muhammed
God in Arabic
special Islamic god worshiped only by them
9
Both Christians & Jews believe that God is omnipresent
false
true
10
A large church run by a bishop during medieval times was called a parish.
True
False
11
The most frequently published & most widely published book in history is
The Complete Works of Shakespeare
The Magna Carta
The Qu'ran
The New Testament
12
Which of the following words means hostility & prejudice against Jewish people?
orthodox
rabbi
zionism
anti-semitism
13
The words "apostle" & "disciple" both mean
A wealthy man
A god
Ambassador & teacher
Savior
14
Belief in one god
Rastafarian
Agnosticism
Polytheism
Monotheism
15
The message of Christianity was only for the wealthy & therefore didn't appeal to early Romans
False
True
16
The journey of Muhammad & his followers from Mecca to Yathrib
Hajj
Alms
Shara
Hijra
17
Jews believe that God is incorporeal, which means eternal & forever.
False
True
18
St. Peter's Basilica is believed to contain Peter's original grave.
True
False
19
Fasting takes place during
The Christian holiday Christmas
The Jewish holiday Hanukkah
The Christian holiday Easter
The Islam holiday Ramadan
20
Another name for Islam
Judaism
Martyrdom
Christianity
Muslim
21
True or false - Muhammad made arrangements for his replacement to be Abu Bakr upon his death.
True
False
22
The Muslim faith is the only one that is strict about the interactions between men & women
false
true
23
They believe the Gregorian Calendar is actually a few years off.
True
False
24
Catholic is a denomination of Christianity
true
false
25
A series of holy wars
Days of Ruin
Famicon Wars
Martyrs
Crusades
26
The Crusaders endured
Pestilence
Starvation
Arrow wounds
Disease
27
Because of the Reformation, St. Peter's Cathedral is no longer an important building
False
True
28
Who conquered Judea (where the Jews lived) in 63 BC?
Palestinians
Italians
Muslims
Romans
29
Belief in many gods
Polytheism
Monotheism
Mysticism
Atheism
30
Constantine was
A prophet
A teacher
An emperor
A place
31
Town where Muhammad was born
Bethlehem
Baghdad
Jerusalem
Mecca
32
Belief contrary to traditional church teaching
Apostle
Messiah
Martyr
Heresy
33
Of the 3 major Western Religions, Judaism is the oldest (2085 BC)
True
False
34
Who believes that the messiah has not come yet & will be from the line of David?
Jews
Hindus
Christians
Buddhists
35
A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs
Prophet
Martyr
Messiah
Sufi
36
During medieval times in Europe the Roman church had a great effect on everyday life.
True
False
37
On the Sermon on the Mount, what does it say is the reward for being merciful?
Friends
Mercy
Heaven
Riches
38
Jews believe that eventually the dead will be resurrected
False
True
39
Which is Not in the Middle East?
Milan
Ephesus
Jerusalem
Antioch
40
The top of the early Christian church
The Pope
Mother superior
Hermes
Caliph
41
BC means Before Christ in the Gregorian Calendar.
True
False
42
Because of its sacredness Israel is one nation that has never experienced hardship or war.
False
True
43
Born approximately 2,000 years ago, lived in Palestine & was baptized.
Jesus
David
Abraham
Muhammad
44
A simple story used to illustrate a moral lesson
convent
monastery
pentecost
parable
45
Early Christianity was female centered with only women permitted as clergy members.
True
False
