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