How does Judaism and Christianity CONTRAST in the holy texts (book) that they use to pray from?

Judaism uses the Old testament, Christianity also uses the New Testament

Why do all 3 religions believe in the concept of fasting and what is the purpose of fasting?

To reflect and repent for any wrong doings they may have done

How does the fasting of Jews on the holy day of Yom Kippur CONTRAST to Muslims who fast during the month of Ramadan?

Jews fast from sunset to sunset, while Muslims fast sunrise to sunset

What does the term "fasting" refer to?

Refraining or not being allowed to eat or drink anything

What is a pilgrimage and why is making a pilgrimage important?

A trip or journey to a place, land or city which is considered holy

How are synagogues, churches and mosques similar?

All are houses of worship or a place for prayer.

How does Judaism and Christianity COMPARE in the holy texts (book) that they use to pray from?

Both religions use and pray from the Old Testament

Who were the Apostles?

Followers of Jesus who helped establish Christianity

Who is Muhammad and why is he important in history?

Muhammad is considered to be the original founder of Islam

How did the ancient Hebrews religious ideas make them unique from other cultures at that time?

They believed there was only one God

Why do Muslims believe that they should make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime?

It is believed to be the site where Muhammad received the Quran

Why are the 5 Pillars of Islam so important to Muslims?

The 5 Pillars provide the rules and guidelines expected to be followed

What did Abraham believe in as comparison to others in ancient history?

He believed in one God, while others believed in many gods

Who is Jesus and why is he an important figure in history?

Jesus is considered to be the original founder of Christianity

How are the Five Pillars similar, yet different from the 10 Commandments?

Each provides rules of the religion however, for different religions

How do the Ten Commandments for Jews and Christians COMPARE to The Five Pillars of Faith for Muslims?

Both create a set of guidelines and acts of worship required to be follower

How do the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islamic compare?

All 3 religions are monotheistic

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How does Judaism and Christianity CONTRAST in the holy texts (book) that they use to pray from?
Both religions use the Quran, but Judaism also used the New Testament
Both religions use the Quran, but Judaism also uses the Old Testament
Judaism uses the Old testament, Christianity also uses the New Testament
Both religions use both the Old Testament and the New Testament
2
Why do all 3 religions believe in the concept of fasting and what is the purpose of fasting?
To reflect and repent for any wrong doings they may have done
Because they have to and it's fun
To reflect on all the good deeds they have done throughout the year
To thank others for all the nice things that others have done for them
3
How does the fasting of Jews on the holy day of Yom Kippur CONTRAST to Muslims who fast during the month of Ramadan?
Jews fast from sunset to sunrise, while Muslims fast sunrise to sunset
Jews fast from sunrise to sunrise, while Muslims from sunset to sunset
Jews fast from sunrise to sunset, while Muslims fast from sunset to sunrise
Jews fast from sunset to sunset, while Muslims fast sunrise to sunset
4
What does the term "fasting" refer to?
Eating and drinking all day, only in little bits
Eating and drinking all day, as much as you want
Refraining or not being allowed to eat or drink anything
Refraining or not being allowed to eat anything, but you can drink
5
What holiday symbolizes the Resurrection of Jesus?
Christmas
Palm Sunday
Easter
Good Friday
6
What is a pilgrimage and why is making a pilgrimage important?
A holiday which requires people to pray and ask to be blessed
A trip or journey to a place, land or city which is considered holy
A holy period of time which people are required to fast to reflect
A holy festival which ends a period of fasting after asking for forgiveness
7
How are synagogues, churches and mosques similar?
All are places which people are required to go to or will get in trouble.
All are places to have a social gathering.
All are houses of worship or a place for prayer.
All are places which contain artwork of Jesus.
8
Part of the Muslims beliefs is that there is “no god but God and ______ is his prophet."
Abraham
Moses
Muhammad
Jesus
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How does Judaism and Christianity COMPARE in the holy texts (book) that they use to pray from?
Both religions use and pray from the holy book the Quran
Both religions use and pray from the New Testament
Both religions use and pray from the Gospels
Both religions use and pray from the Old Testament
10
Who were the Apostles?
Followers of Jesus who helped establish Christianity
Enemies of Jesus who looked to destroy Christianity
Followers of Moses who looked to establish Christianity
Enemies of Moses who looked to destroy Christianity
11
Who is Muhammad and why is he important in history?
Muhammad is considered to be the founder of Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Muhammad is considered to be the original founder of Judaism
Muhammad is considered to be the original founder of Islam
Muhammad is considered to be the original founder of Christianity
12
How did the ancient Hebrews religious ideas make them unique from other cultures at that time?
They believed gods and goddesses were everywhere in nature
They believed their gods would protect them from enemies
They built temples for worship
They believed there was only one God
13
Why do Muslims believe that they should make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime?
It is believed to be the site where Muhammad received the Quran
It is believed to be the site where Jesus was crucified
It is believed to be the site where Moses received the ten commandments
It is believed to be the site of where Abraham became a prophet
14
Why are the 5 Pillars of Islam so important to Muslims?
The 5 Pillars provide the list of concepts Muslims should not follow.
The 5 Pillars are options to choose from.
The 5 Pillars are a suggest list of concepts. but can be changed.
The 5 Pillars provide the rules and guidelines expected to be followed
15
What did Abraham believe in as comparison to others in ancient history?
He believed in many gods, while others believed in one god
He believed in one God, while others believed in many gods
He did not believe in God, while others did
He did not believe in anything and neither did anyone else
16
Who is Jesus and why is he an important figure in history?
Jesus is considered to be the original founder of Islam
Jesus is considered to be the founder of Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Jesus is considered to be the original founder of Christianity
Jesus is considered to be the original founder of Judaism
17
Priests, Rabbis and Imams are all examples of
Religious teachers and leaders
Agnostics
Religious followers
Atheists
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Muslims must make a pilgrimage to ________ at least once in their life.
Jerusalem
Medina
Arabia
Mecca
19
Which Jewish holiday can be compared to how we celebrate January 1st?
Rosh Hashanah
Passover
Yom Kippur
Hanukkah
20
Who did the Ancient Hebrews believe to be their original founding ancestor?
Paul
Theodora
Abraham
Moses
21
How are the Five Pillars similar, yet different from the 10 Commandments?
Each provides rules of the religion however, for different religions
One provides rules of all 3 religions and the other one does not apply
Each provides rules of the religion, and provides things you should do
Each provides rules of the religion and says what you shouldn’t do
22
How do the Ten Commandments for Jews and Christians COMPARE to The Five Pillars of Faith for Muslims?
Both create a guideline for a religious journey
Both create a set of guidelines and acts of worship required to be follower
Both create guidelines for followers to make an effort, or to struggle
Both create guidelines on prayers and guidance on a place of worship
23
What does the term monotheism mean?
To beleive in one God.
To believe in idols
To believe in saints
To believe in many gods
24
In Judaism, Christianity and Islam, what city do all three religions believe to be holy?
Constantinople
Bethlehem
Mecca
Jerusalem
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How do the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islamic compare?
All 3 religions are atheists
All 3 religions are polytheistic
All 3 religions are agnostic
All 3 religions are monotheistic

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