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