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1
Major differences among the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jewish denominations are:
The role of women in religious leadership
Beliefs about whether the Torah was written by God or by humans
All of these
Differences in interpretation of "rest" on Shabbat
2
Freebie: Which religion did you enjoy learning about the most?
Mormonism/Christianity
Scientology
Hinduism
The Mayan religion
Bahai Faith/Other
Judaism
3
The Mayan religion is a _________ religion. (Select all that apply)
Indigenous
Monotheistic (Belief in 1 God)
Polytheistic (Belief in multiple Gods)
Ancient
4
Why was The Book of Enoch excluded? (Select all that apply)
Conflicted with later Christian scriptures
Descriptions of angels were viewed as speculative
Lack of widespread acceptance by Jewish and Christian communities
Doubts over authorship
5
What is the significance of Israel to the Jewish people:
All of the above
It is a haven for Jews where they can practice their religion
Central to the covenant between God and the Israelites
It is considered the land promised by God
6
In Judaism, the idea of the "covenant" primarily refers to:
The festival is celebrated during the harvest season
The sacred agreement between God and the Israelites, starting with Abraham
The dietary laws that prohibit the consumption of certain foods
The set of prayers recited daily in the synagogue
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What was the significance of the Apostle Paul in the history of Christianity?
His missionary journeys spread Christianity in Europe & the Middle East
He was crucified with Jesus
He wrote one of the 4 Gospels
He was the first Jew to convert to Christianity
8
Why was the Mayan calendar in the news in 2012?
The intricate shapes and symbols used in the calendar were handcrafted
The calendar displayed an accurate image of the Sun God, Kinich Ahua
Doomsday theories: The calendar ended on December 12th, 2012
According to Mayan theology, 2/3 civilizations were destroyed
9
In Exodus, the "Passover" story is about:
God's covenant with Abraham
The creation of the world in six days.
The liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
The giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses
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What are some rules that Mormons have to follow? (Select all that apply)
Practice Shabbat every Friday
Pay a full tithing
Refer to yourself as a member of the Church
Give money you would have spent while fasting to the Church for the poor
11
Which of these Books was excluded from the Bible?
The Book of Genesis
The Book of Enoch
The Book of Job
The Book of Revelations
12
Often, differences in Christian denominations are caused by:
Disagreements about the meaning of the scripture
All of the above
Differences in political orientation among the believers
Disagreements about rituals and practices
13
What is the primary purpose of observing Shabbat in Judaism?
To commemorate the Exodus from Egypt
To celebrate the Jewish New Year
To remember the giving of the Torah
To honor the day of rest and creation
14
What is the process of choosing what is included/excluded from the Bible called?
Canonization
Coronation
Colonization
Pseudepigrapha
15
The 3 largest denominations of Christianity are:
Roman Catholicism, Evangelicalism, and Protestantism
Roman Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, Protestantism
Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Mormonism
Methodism, Lutheranism, Evangelicalism
16
The yarmalka, challah, prayer shawl, and shofar are all examples of Jewish _______________.
Artifacts
Institutions
Scriptures
Words
17
The Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, ordered Jesus' crucifixion for what crime?
He didn't respect the Jewish priests and Roman rulers
He was agitator who claimed to be the Son of God
He destroyed Jewish temples
He was a sorcerer who performed miracles
18
How does Jesus expand on the Torah's teaching to "love thy neighbor"?
Jesus says that Christians, as well as Jews, can be considered neighbors
Jesus says that you should love your enemies
Jesus says you should give your neighbors your possessions
Jesus says you should never use violence against your enemies
19
What was the response of some Honduran Mayans when forced to convert to Christianity?
The Mayans refused
The Mayans added aspects of the Mayan religion to Christianity (syncretism)
The Mayans moved to Guatemala
The Mayans converted without hesitation
20
Where is the largest Mormon temple and LDS Church headquarters located?
Brigham City, Utah
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Salt Lake City, Utah
Rexburg, Idaho
21
Christianity began as a sect of which religion?
Paganism
Catholicism
Judaism
Orthodoxy
22
One of the main differences between Jews and Christians is
Jews speak Hebrew and Christians speak English
The location of their holy places
Christians see Jesus as the Messiah promised in the Jewish scriptures
Christians do not observe the Sabbath
23
One of the most important teachings of Judaism is:
To say blessings over all things
To learn Hebrew
Monotheism - the belief in one all-powerful god
To tell the story of Passover every year
24
Which 4 followers of Jesus wrote about his life and teachings?
Luke, John, Mary, Joseph
Luke, John, Paul, Peter
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Mark, Luke, Matthew, Joseph
25
After the conversion of Mayans in the 14th century, what are the results we see today?
82% of Hondurans are Christian
The birth of indigenous religions
Most Hondurans practice the Mayan religion
Most Hondurans are atheists
26
The Church of Scientology strongly encourages ________ to reach the state of "Clear" or enlightenment.
Volunteer work
All of the above
Donations
Praying
