Judaism
Judaism is one of the oldest __________ religions
What is monotheistic?
Christians believe in one God who exists as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, known as the __________ __________.
What is the Holy Trinity?
The word "Islam" means __________.
What is submission (to the will of God)?
The Jewish sacred text containing laws and teachings is called the __________.
What is the Torah?
Who made the covenant with God and was promised many descendants?
Who is Abraham?
The sacred agreement between God and the Jewish people is called a __________.
What is a covenant?
Who is the founder and central figure of Christianity?
Who is Jesus Christ?
Followers of Islam are called __________.
The Christian Bible has two main parts: the ____________________ and the ____________________.
What is the Old Testament and the New Testament?
Who was the angel believed to have delivered God's message to Muhammad?
Who is Gabriel?
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments?
Who is Moses?
What event is celebrated on Easter?
What is the Resurrection of Jesus?
Who is the founder and final prophet of Islam?
Who is Muhammad?
The Quran is written in which language?
What is Arabic?
Who is the woman honored in both Christianity and Islam as the mother of Jesus?
Who is Mary?
WHat do the Ten Commandments teach people to do?
To respect God and others; live ethically and justly.
What do Christians believe happens through Jesus's death and resurrection?
Salvation from sin and eternal life for believers.
Name two of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Any two: Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage.
What is the Jewish day of rest called?
What is the Sabbath (Shabbat)?
Name one prophet who appears in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Who is Moses or Abraham?
Name one Jewish holiday and describe its meaning.
Examples:
Passover - Exodus from Egypt
Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement
Hanukkah - Rededication of the Temple
Name one major branch of Christianity and one characteristic of it.
Catholicism - Led by the Pope
Protestantism - Emphasizes scripture
Orthodoxy - Focuses on tradition and liturgy
What are the three main branches of Islam, and what is one difference between them?
Sunni - Leaders chosen by community and based on experience/merit.
Shia - Leadership stays in Muhammad's family line.
Sufi - Focus on inner sprituality and a personal, mystical connection with God.
What are Muslims required to do during the month of Ramadan?
Fast from dawn to sunset and focus on prayer and reflection.
Who was the Sufi poet known for his writings on divine love and unity?
Who is Rumi?