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