Foundations & Founders
Who is considered the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
What type of religion are both Judaism and Christianity?
Monotheistic (belief in one God)
What is the holy book of Judaism?
The Torah
What day is considered holy for Jews?
The Sabbath (Saturday)
What Jewish holiday celebrates freedom from Egypt?
Passover
Where did Christianity begin?
In Judea (modern-day Israel/Palestine)
What moral code do both religions follow?
The Ten Commandments
What is the holy book of Christianity?
The Bible
What day do most Christians worship together?
Sunday
What Jewish holiday celebrates the new year?
Rosh Hashanah
What event marks the beginning of Christianity?
The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
In Christianity, who is believed to be the Son of God and the Messiah?
Jesus Christ
What two parts make up the Christian Bible?
The Old Testament and the New Testament
What building is used for Jewish worship?
Synagogue
What Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus?
Christmas
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
What covenant did God make with Abraham in Judaism?
That his descendants would become a great nation and inherit the Promised Land
What symbol represents Judaism?
The Star of David
What building is used for Christian worship?
Church
What Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus?
Easter
What empire ruled the region when Christianity began?
The Roman Empire
What concept teaches love, forgiveness, and salvation through faith?
Christian teachings of Jesus
What symbol represents Christianity?
The Cross
What Christian ritual remembers the Last Supper?
Communion (Eucharist)
What Jewish holiday involves lighting the menorah for eight nights?
Hanukkah