Christians believe the birth of Jesus was a miracle because this woman, his mother was a virgin.
Who was Mary?
100
The Christian term for the belief that God is all at one the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
What is the Holy Trinity?
100
The holiday on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
What is Easter?
100
The Arabic word for God.
What is Allah?
200
Muhammad was born in this city.
What is Mecca?
200
The Koran refers to the people of these two religions as "people of the book".
What are Judaism and Christianity?
200
The Christian denomination that is led by the Pope in Vatican City.
What is Roman Catholic?
200
The day in which Christians commemorate the death of Jesus on the Cross.
What is Good Friday?
200
A title given to Jesus, this Greek word means "the annointed one".
What is Christ?
300
In the Christian Bible, the name given to the four books which tell the story of the life of Jesus.
What are the Gospels?
300
According to Christian belief, this sacrifice made by Jesus allowed the sins of all of His followers to be forgiven.
What is his crucifixion/death?
300
The name associated with the original twelve followers of Jesus.
What is the apostles (or disciples)?
300
The day of the week in which Muslims gather together for prayers - their sabbath.
What is Friday?
300
So important a concept, it is used for the name of the religion. It means "submission" in English.
What is "Islam"?
400
Credited with writing several books in the Christian Bible, this man, once named Saul, became the most important figure in the spread of early Christianity.
Who was Paul?
400
The name of the most holy shrine in all of Islam which is located in the city of Mecca.
What is the Kaaba?
400
The great majority of the world's Muslims follow this branch of the religion.
What is Sunni?
400
The holiest of the year, this month is one in which Muslims are required to fast during daylight hours.
What is Ramadan?
400
The Arabic term for the holy journey to Mecca all Muslims are called upon to make in their lifetime if they are physically and financially able.
What is the Hajj?
500
Muhammad first found acceptance and success as a religious leader after fleeing north to this city in Arabia.
What is Medina?
500
The name of the important and simple prayer stating the basic beliefs of Muslims, in English, it is translated "There is no god by Allah, and Muhammad is his Prophet."
What is the Shahada?
500
Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists and many others are all considered part of one of this main branch of Christianity.
What is Protestant?
500
For Christians, the 40-day period prior to Easter in which fasting and penitence is a common practice.
What is Lent?
500
The Arabic word used for the Islamic concept of "struggle", it is sometimes roughly translated as "holy war".