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A #humanities Quiz! which reviews the basics of #judaism #islam and #christianity
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8-day festival of the re-dedication of the Jewish temple; the Festival of Lights
Chanukah
Purim
Pesach
Shavu'ot
2
What is the name of the holy book in Islam?
Bible
Qur'an
Talmud
Torah
3
Which invention BEST helped Luther's ideas spread across Europe?
The printing press
Monks created copies of his ideas
Facebook
Luther's followers taught the concepts
4
How are people called to prayer in Islam?
Yodeling
Vocal call
Bell
Horn
5
Which denomination believes in purgatory?
Catholicism
Protestant
Both
6
What did Emperor Nero blame on Christians during the Roman Empire?
Riots against paganism
An earthquake that destroyed a major city
Fires that burned a large part of Rome
Disease due to the wrath of the gods against Christianity
7
Where was Muhammad born?
New York
Jerusalem
Medina
Mecca
8
Which denomination believes in the trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Both
Catholicism
Protestant
9
How often must someone go on a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Once per lifetime
It is not expected
3 times per lifetime
Once a year
10
What is the Holy Day on which all Jews must abstain from work?
Sukkot
Sabbath
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
11
Which denomination has 66 books in the Bible?
Both
Protestants
Catholics
12
The act of submerging or sprinkling water as a Christian religious practice
Drowning
Cleansing
Bathing
Baptism
13
Jewish ministers and teachers of the Law
Rabbis
Shavu'ot
Priests
Jehovah
14
How many wives did Muhammad have?
7
11
4
1
15
Which is NOT a reason for the church's power during the Middle Ages?
The church had the power to excommunicate.
The vast number of followers gave them great influence.
Politicians required religious practice.
The church had vast amounts of wealth.
16
Which is NOT true of Jesus?
Born to a virgin named Mary
Born in Bethlehem
Led riots against hypocrisy in Judaism.
Baptized by John the Baptist
17
Which is one of the two major sects of Islam?
Sunni
Shia
Talmud
Sakkat
18
Which word means "to improve by fixing errors"?
Protest
Instigate
Reform
Rebel
19
The most sacred laws of Judaism, given to Moses on Mt. Sinai
Torah
Monotheism
Ten Commandments
Talmud
20
This is the legal commentary on the Torah
Pesach
Exodus
Synagogue
Talmud
21
In which denomination is baptism an expected practice?
Catholicism
Protestant
Both
22
Who is the "father" to all Jewish people?
Isaac
Abraham
Rabbi
Hillel
23
What is the name of the square building in Mecca Muslims walk around while on pilgrimage?
Kaaba
Sawm
Hijra
Mosque
24
8-day festival of freedom which celebrates the deliverance of the Jews from slavery.
Shavu'ot
Passover
Purim
Chanukah
25
The Festival of Weeks, celebrating the giving of the Torah
Chanukah
Purim
Shavu'ot
Pesach
26
Which denomination believes Jesus is the son of God?
Protestant
Catholicism
Both
27
The monotheistic belief in Jehovah and the laws of the Torah
Ten Commandments
Judaism
Torah
Sabbath
28
Which is NOT true about the Statement of Faith in Islam?
It states that Muhammad is the prophet of God
It states there is one God, Allah
It must be proclaimed with an audience to become an Muslim
Muslim must repeat the Statement of Faith aloud daily.
29
What is NOT one of the four parts of prayer in Islam?
Ritual cleansing
Men and women cover head
Prepare your heart
Specific words and movements
30
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible, which lay out the Law
Hebrews
Talmud
Exodus
Torah
31
What is a parable?
Money offered to the poor.
A story with a spiritual message.
A letter that Paul wrote to the Church.
The first four books of the New Testament.
32
What are the 95 Theses?
Wrong answer
Document outlining the flaws of Luther's argument.
Luther's arguments against Church practices.
Statement made by the church regarding what is permissible.
33
Which did Jesus NOT do during his ministry?
Encourage political uprising.
Heal the sick.
Preach to the masses.
Gather follower.
34
What were indulgences?
Practice of selling positions of power within the church.
Forgiveness sold by the church to speed entrance into heaven
Awards offered to those who did favors for the church.
The church's use of wealth to influence politics.
35
Who was Paul?
One of the disciples
The man who baptized Jesus
Someone who went from persecuting to preaching Christianity
The leader who ordered to crucifixion of Jesus
36
Where was Martin Luther from?
Germany
France
Italy
England
37
How many times are Muslims to pray each day?
7
3
5
4
38
What language was the Qur'an originally written in?
Arabic
English
Greek
Hebrew
39
This is the belief in only one god.
Monotheism
Judaism
Purim
Antisemitism
40
A Jewish harvest of thanksgiving, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles
Sabbath
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
Rosh Hashanah
41
What is the name of a Muslim religious leader in a mosque?
Imam
Caliph
Pastor
Prophet
42
What is the name for the Jewish Day of Atonement?
Rosh Hashanah
Sabbath
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
43
Which denomination believes that salvation is through divine grace alone?
Both
Catholicism
Protestant
44
A celebration for a Jewish child's coming of age is:
Bat/Bar Mitzah
Quincinera
Shabbat
Purim
45
Which sacred rite for followers of Christ signifies the taking of the body and blood of Jesus?
Baptism
Pentecost
Crucifixion
Communion
46
Which word means the selling of church offices?
Officiating
Indulgence
Perjury
Simony
47
Which denomination regards the Pope as the head of the Church?
Catholicism
Both
Protestant
48
Which denomination calls their services "mass"?
Protestant
Catholic
Both
49
The Jews journey from slavery in Egypt, also a book of the Torah.
Leviticus
Numbers
Genesis
Exodus
50
What is the name of the Muslim place of worship?
Mosque
Church
Synagogue
Temple
51
Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Pray daily
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Worship weekly in a mosque
Give alms to the poor
52
Which denomination has a variety of subgroups?
Both
Protestant
Catholicism
53
According to the Qur'an which is a requirement regarding marriage?
Men must treat each wife equally.
The first wife should be treated best.
Wives may have up to 4 husbands.
Men may have only 5 wives.
54
Which is NOT one of the gospels?
Mark
Matthew
John
Paul
55
What was the name of the emperor who converted to Christianity?
Jesus
Constantine
Maximus
Nero
