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1
Which religion's day of worship is on Friday?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
2
Which of the following is NOT evidence to show that learning was valued in Islamic culture?
Advances in medicine, science, and mathematics.
The use of warfare to spread the Islamic religion.
The preservation of ancient classical texts.
The creation of many schools and libraries.
3
What event was important to the beginning of Christianity.
Jewish leaders declared all Jews should become Christians.
People became convinced Jesus was the son of God/Messiah
Paul convinced the Romans to outlaw Judaism
The apostles ordered all non-Jews to follow Jesus
4
In what religion do followers believe that God is revealed in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
5
Which city is considered to be the "holy land" for all 3 major religions?
Medina
Mecca
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
6
Christianity began when Jesus _______________.
Organized attacks on Rome
Preached his beliefs in Galilee
Punished his disciples for crimes
7
Which of the following best describes the major belief of Shi'ite Muslims?
Shi'ites make up the majority of Muslims today.
Shi'ites believe that Muhammad is more important than Allah.
They don't believe that Jesus was a prophet of Islam.
Ali, Muhammad's son-in law, is the rightful successor.
8
Which religion believes that salvation occurs through good works, prayers and the grace of God?
Christianity
Judaism
All of the above
Islam
9
What was the major cause for the split within Islam?
Disagreement over how to interpret the Qur'an.
Disagreement over the significance of Allah.
Conflict over who is Muhammad's rightful successor.
Differences over how to fulfill the 5 Pillars of Islam.
10
What did the Great Schism lead to in Christianity?
Emperor Constantine became a Christian
German priests protested Catholism
Christianity went to the Americas
Christianity split into two churches
11
Because the Jews did not have a homeland though most of history_____________________.
Few nations accept this religion today.
Jews gave up monotheism
The religion spread to many nations
Judaism is practiced in SE Asia.
12
The Jewish belief in a single god was important because:
It helped them defeat major empires?
it helped Jews defeat their enemies
It encouraged different cultures to worship other gods
It became important to encourage others to worship one god
13
In what religion is Mecca considered to be the holiest city?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
14
In his teachings, Jesus Christ preached:
the importance of polytheism.
nirvana.
salvation comes through good works.
forgiveness of sin.
15
Which religion celebrates the coming of age of its followers through a bar/bat mitzvah?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
16
Which religion is divided into two major groups - the Sunnis and Shi'ites?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
17
Which religion believes that Jesus is God in the flesh and the Messiah?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
18
Which of the 3 major monotheistic religions has the MOST followers?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
19
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Sunni Muslims?
They believe that Muhammad's successor should be elected.
They believe Muhammad's rightful successor was Abu Bakr.
They make up the majority of Muslims.
They believe Muhammad named Ali to be his successor.
20
When Mansa Musa made his journey to Mecca, what pillar of Islam did he fulfill?
The hajj.
Almsgiving.
Fasting during Ramadan.
Prayer 5x a day.
21
Which religion uses the practices of baptism and holy communion?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
22
What was most responsible for the spread of Christianity in the early modern pd.(1500-1800 CE)?
European exploration spread Christianity to the 'New World.'
The Crusades spread Christianity throughout Europe.
Warfare led to the spread of Christianity in North Africa.
Indian Ocean trade spread Christianity throughout Asia.
23
Which event was key to the Jewish history???
Destruction of the Holy Church of Jerusalem
The destruction of King Solomon's temple (western wall)
Abraham receives the ten commandments
The Hebrews conquer Eygypt
24
Which of the 3 major religions is the oldest (from which other religions based their ideas)?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
25
What encouraged Muslim leaders to support places of learning such as the House of Wisdom?
A desire to keep ahead of rival factions within Islam.
A desire to know more than the Greeks or Indians.
Optical advances that helped a king with bad eyesight.
Muhammad's emphasis on study and scholarship.
26
What is the name of Islam's holy book?
Qur'an
Holy Bible
Talmud
Torah
27
Muslims fast during Ramadan, give to Charity and_________________
Should never leave the Middle East
Should never share their holy text with others
Worship many gods
Pray five times a day
28
Why did Judaism spread around the world starting about 132CE?
Jews ruled the largest empires in the Middle East
Jews invaded numerous nations in Asia and Europe
Jews agreed to allow the worship of golden idols
Jews were forced to leave nations that refused to accept their religion
29
Which religion's day of worship is on Sunday?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
30
Who is considered to be the highest power in Christianity?
God
Allah
Yaweh
31
Which religion believes in almsgiving?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
All of the above
32
Which Christian apostle helped spread Christianity and make it a universal religion?
Gabriel
Paul
Abraham
Constantine
33
Which religion's day of worship is on Saturday?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
34
Which statement follows the beliefs of Christianity?
People can have eternal life
Christians cannot be baptisted
Many gods control the world
the teachings of Jesus cannot be written down
35
Which of the Ten Commandments would make God jealous?
Using the Lord's name in vain.
Committing murder.
Cheating on your significant other.
Praying to other gods.
36
Which religion does NOT follow the Ten Commandments?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
37
In what religion do followers worship in a mosque?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
38
What was most responsible for the spread of Islam prior to the modern era (1500 CE-today)?
The Crusades.
Trade along the Silk Road.
Missionaries in the 'New World.'
Exploration encouraged the spread of Islam to Europe.
39
Which religion teaches its followers to treat others as you want to be treated?
Christianity
Judaism
All of the above
Islam
40
Why did Islam spread quickly?
It was accepted by people from different backgrounds
did not have any written rules to follow
It focused on helping the poor become rich.
People could worship as many gods as they like
41
Muslim empires spread in the Middle East in order to:
Destroy the countries controlled by Christians
escape the enemies of Medina
Prevent conflict between Sunnia and Shia
Control trade routes and get resources
42
Which practice comes next in Judaism? Honor important holidays, study holy texts and ____________.
worship only one god
Destroy other religions
Refuse to use violence
Destroy golden idols
43
Who is considered to be the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Abraham
Jesus Christ
44
Which of the following is an important event in the history of Judaism?
Israelites (Jews) adopt Egyptian religions
Destroying the golden bull in the Kaaba
Israelites (Jews) flee slavery in Egypt
The Roman conquer Babylon
45
Finish this statement about Judaism. Honor important holidays, study holy texts and ______________.
practice polytheism
Follow the Five Pillars
follow the ten commandments
Force others to practice Judaism
46
Because Jesus died and was resurrected, Christians should follow the Bible and ______________.
There are many different gods
Christians should not spread their beliefs
God takes three forms in the trinity.
Jesus words are sacred and cannot be written down.
47
After Muhammad's death, Islam spread throughout the world due to ____________________.
Muslim pilgrims spread their beliefs
Christian converting
Sunni and Shia agree to unite
Muslim empires new territories
48
In what religion do followers worship in a synagogue?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
49
What is the name of the Jewish holy book?
Torah
New Testament
Qu'ran
Holy Bible
50
All of the following are part of the 5 Pillars of Islam EXCEPT:
Muslims must make at least one pilgrimmage to Jerusalem.
Muslims must give part of their yearly income to charity.
Muslims must fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.
Muslims must pray 5 times a day.
51
Muslims pray during the month of Ramadan, they give to the poor and ______________________.
Muslims should eat pork often.
Pray only during holy months
Muslims never study their holy books
Muslims should make a pilgrimage to Mecca
52
Islam became a powerful religion because:
Asked for the destruction of all Abrahamic religions
Brought tribes together that were once enemies
was supported by the wealthy of Mecca
let people worship as they liked
53
All of the following occurred as a result of the expansion of Islam EXCEPT:
increased trade of goods and cultural diffusion.
the preservation of ancient classical texts by Muslims.
Muslim traders were able to dominate trade in Europe.
the Crusades involved battles over the "Holy Land."
