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Origins of Religion in the Eastern Hemisphere
Origins of Religion in the Eastern Hemisphere
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Christianity, Judaism and Islam
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1
Due to the growth of Islam and threats on his life, Muhammad moved north to the city of
None of the above
Jerusalem
Medina
Mecca
2
Which of the following is not true of Jesus’ teachings?
He taught that people could gain the Kingdom of God
He taught people to love their enemies and help the needy
They were rooted in Jewish tradition
All of the above
3
Muslims, people who follow Islam, believe that God chose ____ to be his messenger to the world.
Moses
Jesus Christ
Muhammad
Abraham
4
Why is baptism an important ritual in the life of a Christian?
It is the initiation into Christianity.
To remember that Jesus died for the salvation of his people.
To remember Moses crossing the Red Sea to the Promised Land.
It is the way to get to heaven in the Christian Faith.
5
What is the goal of Christianity?
Salvation
Participation in the sacraments
To be baptized
Repentance
6
The buildings used for Muslim prayer are known as…
Mosques
Churches
Synagogues
Temples
7
The Torah commands Jewish people to do all of the following except?
Give alms to the needy
Follow the laws of kashrut
Receive the sacraments
Fast during Yom Kippur
8
An oasis is…
settlements based on farming.
all of the above
a wet fertile area in the desert.
a center for trade across the desert region.
9
The inner struggle that Muslims go through as they make an effort to obey God
Allah
First Communion
Jihad
The Holy Spirit
10
The messages from God were recorded by Muhammad into the holy book of Islam referred to as the
Old Testament
Bible
Qur’an
10 Commandments
11
What is the name of the Jewish Holy Book?
Nevi’im
TeNaKh
Torah
Ketuvim
12
Why was the Exodus out Egypt a significant event in Jewish history?
Moses received the 10 Commandments.
It proved that Moses was God’s chosen leader for His people.
The escape proved the powerful pharaoh could be defeated.
For the first time ever the Jews made it to the Canaan.
13
What did God Promise Abraham?
New land in Egypt
His descendants would be made into a mighty nation.
Both A and B
The 10 Commandments
14
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
Thou shall not kill.
Praying 5 times per day.
Giving to the poor and needy.
15
What is the Hajj?
All of the above.
One of the Five Pillars of Islam
A religious pilgrimage to Mecca.
A connection between history and geography of Islam
16
What is the goal of Judaism?
To live a good life according to the laws of the Torah
To go to the synagogue on Yom Kippur
To make a pilgrimage once in a person’s life time to Canaan
Memorize the 613 commandments found in their Holy Book.
17
Which of the following is not true about the Jewish Sabbath?
The rabbi leads the congregation in prayer at the synagogue.
The rabbi, or teacher, leads the church in prayer.
The Jewish people rest, pray and break challah.
The Sabbath begins on Friday and lasts until Saturday night.
18
Muhammad was born into an important family in the city of …
Mecca
Jerusalem
Medina
None of the above
19
According to Christian teachings the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are called
Triumvirate
Divinity
Trinity
Uniformity
20
According to the Talmud, or oral law, what is true about God’s teachings?
God’s teachings are an ongoing revelation.
Jesus has already been on Earth, so his teaching is done.
The rabbi teaches only the written laws found in the Torah.
Oral laws from the Talmud cannot be adapted to today..
21
The High Holy Days, the most sacred Jewish holidays, celebrate
The start of a new year and a time of asking forgivenesss
The birth of Jesus and reception of the 10 Commandments
Their arrival in Canaan and the day God spoke to Abraham
The Exodus and writing of the Torah
22
Unlike Judaism and Islam, Christian religious leaders must
Be males only
Not be married
Have a college degree
Be specially trained to carry out rituals of faith.
23
According to history Jesus was the Messiah who would do what?
Write the Christian bible
Restore the greatness of Israel
Conquer Pharaoh
Lead the Jews to the Promise Land
24
All three sects of Christianity believe
Abraham is the final prophet
God continues to reveal his teachings to the world
Both A and B
Christ died and rose from the dead
25
Which was not a result of Jesus’ teachings?
Angering of many religious and political leaders
The creation of the New Testament
His being put to death by crucifixion
The creation of the Old Testament
26
What is the most holy city for the Jewish people?
Medina
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Mecca
27
The Jews were defeated and forced out of their homes. This is known as which of the following.
The Scattering
Exodus
The Great Migration
Diaspora
28
Why did people think that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah?
Because he was a great teacher
Because he taught the disciples how to pass on his teachings
Because he arose from the dead
Because that’s what he taught people
29
The Christian Bible is made up of two parts. What are they?
The book of Shabbat and the book of Gospels
Torah and TeNaKh
Old and New Testament
Koran and Jewish Testament
30
Who is the prophet of the Islam religion?
Moses
Muhammad
Jesus Christ
Abraham
