Judaism
What is the most holy book of Judaism?
What is the Torah?
What is the Bible divided into?
What are the Old Testament and the New Testament?
What is the holy book of Islam?
What is the Qur'an?
What is challah?
Braided bread is eaten and blessed on the Sabbath.
This city is considered holy in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What is Jerusalem?
What is celebrated during Hanukkah?
What is the Festival of Lights?
Who is considered the founder of Christianity?
Who is Jesus?
Who is considered the last prophet in Islam?
Who is Muhammad?
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is called what & Which religion does it belong to?
What is the Holy Trinity? & Christianity
Which is the oldest of the Abrahamic Religions?
What is the basic code of law in Judaism?
What are the Ten Commandments?
What is the significance of Easter in Christianity?
What is the resurrection of Jesus?
This city is home to the Kaaba and is the holiest site in Islam.
What is Mecca?
What sacred Islamic site/building is circled during Hajj & how many times?
The Kaaba - seven times
Which Abrahamic religion does not have iconography and why
Islam (Images (paintings, sculptures etc.) of the prophet Muhammad are forbidden in Islam)
-There is no “creator” but God therefore as humans, we should not strive to create
-Images should not be worshipped
Who do Jews believe will be the earthly king that will come in the future?
Who is the Messiah?
This man is known for spreading Christianity and writing many letters in the New Testament.
Who is Paul (Saul of Tarsus)?
What is the difference between Sunni & Shia muslims name 2 points for each
Sunni-the majority: argued that the successor should be appointed by election and consensus.
Shia-the minority : believed that Muhammad's successors should come from his family, starting with Ali, his son-in-law.
What is Passover (think historical)
Passover is a celebration of the Jews’ exodus from slavery in Egypt under the guidance of Moses
(Jewish families and friends gather for a ritual meal called a Seder and read the Exodus story)
Name the buildings/places of worship for each Abrahamic religion.
What is a synagogue/temple (Judaism), a church (Christianity), and a mosque (Islam)
What is a Bat Mitzvah & how old are you when you do it
•13 years old for boys, 12 for girls
•This marks the first time a Jewish person reads directly from the Torah scrolls
•Considered a transition into spiritual adulthood
Name 2 Holy Christian cities & why they are important (their historical significance)
Bethlehem - The birthplace of Jesus
Nazareth - The childhood home of Jesus
Jerusalem - Where Jesus died and was resurrected
Name the five pillars of Islam.
What are Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Siyam, and Hajj?
What is an Orthodox Jew
•The most “by-the-book” - Traditionalist and fundamentalist
•Regard the Torah as a literal revelation from God that must be followed word for word
The name for the Torah in Christianity
What is the Old Testament
Name the 10 plagues of Egypt
Water Turns Blood
Frogs
Lice
Flies
Sick Cattle
Fire Hail
Locists
Darkness
Death of First Born
Name atleast 2 new beliefs Jesus preached that was a break from Judasim
1.He said he was the Messiah that the Jewish prophets had predicted.
2. He emphasized the importance of forgiveness and the idea that if you acknowledge and confess your sins, you may be forgiven for them.
3.He also taught that God would end wickedness in the world and would establish an eternal kingdom after death for people who sincerely repented their sins.
Explain what each of the 5 pillars are
SHAHADA: Confession of Faith "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet"
SALAH: Praye -Must pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
ZAKAT: Charity - Muslims are required to give away a percentage of their earnings to those less fortunate, regardless of their religion.
SIYAM: Fasting - Must fast during the Holy Month of Ramadan (Can’t eat or drink from sunrise to sunset)
HAJJ: Pilgrimage - Must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once a lifetime
What is food is used in Communion and what does each symbolize
Church members use bread as a symbol for the body of Jesus and wine as a symbol for his blood
(This ritual is intended to remind followers of the believed sacrifice that Jesus gave upon his death and to internalize the relationship they have with him)
What are dietary laws regarding food preparation and consumption in Judaism & Islam
What is "Kosher"& "Halal"