Religion Vocab
What is a person who is killed because of their beliefs
A Martyr
Why were Israelites unique as an ancient civilization?
Who was Jesus Betrayed by?
What century was Islam Established?
600 CE
After the Hebrews were enslaved in Egypt, which prophet renewed god's covenant with Israelites?
Moses
What does Apostles mean? (in Greek)
A person sent fourth
According to religious texts, what was the land promised to the Israelites by God?
Canaan
What are the first four books of the Christian Bible known as?
The Gospels
What system is the Hajj apart of?
The 5 pillars
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism were founded/rooted in....
Middle East/Asia
What term is most directly linked to the spread of Judaism?
Diaspora
Which king of Israel established Jerusalem as its national Capital
David
Constantine
Muslims Face towards __________ when they pray to Allah
Mecca in Saudi Arabia
Pagan
Christian communities developed a formal church structure with its own__________.
Clergy
Which leader unified the tribes of Israel into a single nation?
Saul
What is the central belief in Christianity?
Jesus will bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to believers
Who do Muslims believe was the last and greatest of the Prophets for Allah?
Muhammed
The Ten Commandments became the basis for....
civil and religious laws of Judaism
What is an agreement between god and a religious community or person?
A Covenant
According to the Hebrew Bible, who made a promise or Covenant with god?
Abraham
What was a factor that helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
It embraced all people: Men and women, Rich and poor
What are the 5 pillars of Islam
Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage
What is the name of the document issued in 313 CE that granted freedom of worship?
Edict of Milan