Judaism
Name two Jewish prophets (that we studied). What did they do?
Abraham: Father (covenant with God)
Moses: Led Israelites out of slavery in Egypt; 10 Commandments
What is the trinity?
The Father, Son, Holy Ghost (Spirit). One God in 3 forms
What is fundementalism?
The belief that sacred texts should be read word-for-word.
What is zionism?
The belief that there should be a Jewish state in Palestine.
What is Iran's type of government?
Islamic Republic; Theocracy
in which two categories can the 10 Commandments be summarized?
How to treat God. How to trat your fellow human.
What was an effect of Paul's epistles?
Developed and standardized the early Christian Church/ doctrines.
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
I. Profession fo Faith
II. Prayer
III. Alms
IV. Fasting
V. Pilgrimage
What happened to the area that was formerly the Ottoman Empire just after WWI?
Turkey became independent. British and French Mandates.
What is a failed state? Give two examples of failed states in Southwest Asia.
A government that cannot control its territory. Yemen and Syria.
When is the Jewish Sabbath?
Friday sunset to Saturday sunset.
What is the pre-Islamic history of the Kaaba?
Supposedly built by Abraham. Used in worship of polytheistic religions.
What is the main difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims. Name two countries today where one country is governed by Shia and one country governed by Sunni rulers.
Shia: only decendants of Muhammed can be caliphs
Sunni: any worthy Muslim man can be a caliph
Shia: Iran
Sunni:
What is an Islamist legal system?
A legal system that reflects religious (Islam) law. Not secular law.
What is Hamas and what is it's goal?
Palestinian terrorist group. Elimination of the state of Israel.
What is the golden calf and what does it represent.
the Israelites were getting tired of wandering around in the desert with Moses. They lost faith in their leader and began worshipping and idol. IDOLATRY
The Quran: Islam
________: Christianity
New Testament
What is the significance of Mecca and Medina?
Mecca: Holiest; site of the Kaaba
Medina: Muhammed fled to here from Mecca-- became political ruler; Islam grew here
Describe the status of women in Saudi Arabia today. Provide one example.
Women are not equal to men.
When was the Iranian revolution and what was its effect on the government of Iran?
1978-1979
Overthrow of the Shah of Iran and it's American-controlled government. Replaced with the Ayatollah's Islamist governemnt.
Describe the concept of ethical monotheism.
One God who is also the source for one's standards of morality.
In the parable, "The Good Samaritan" what does Jesus call upon his followers to do?
Break Jewish law in order to be a good neighbor.
How does the spread of Islam and Christianity differ after the death of their prophets?
Christianity spread by Paul and other apostles.
Islam spread through trade and military conquest.
What did the Balfour Declaration promise?
support for a the creation of a Jewish state by the British government
How does Israel's economy differ from the economy of Saudi Arabia?
Israel: specialization in services
Saudi Arabia: specialization in oil production