Religions Pre-Test

Began as a Jewish sect

A follower is called a Muslim

The Old Testament is their only holy book

A follower is called a Christian

The Quran (Koran) is one of their holy books

Is a monotheistic religion

Believe their religion is for all the world; they try to convert people

Believe Abraham is the father of their people

Today contains many branches or sects

The principle early figures of this religion were Middle Easterners

Discourages pictures or statues of their religious leaders

Recognize Jesus in their religion

A follower of this religion is called a Jew

Call their "church" a synagogue

The oldest of the three religions

Call their "mosque" a church

Face Mecca when they pray

Jesus was its founder

Accepts the story of Adam and Eve as part of their tradition

Regard Abraham and Moses as prophets or wise leaders

Make a pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah)

Muhammad is their last prophet

The Middle East is the birthplace of this religion

Regard Jerusalem as a holy city

Their "church" is called a mosque

Accepts the Ten Commandments as a law code

The youngest or newest of the three religions

They believe in both the Old and New Testaments

They believe there is no god but God

Has a creation story about God creating the universe out of nothing