Islam
What is someone who is a follower of Islam called?
A Muslim
True or False: The division within Muslim communities does not still exist today.
False
What is the Hajj?
A pilgrimage, or religious trip, to Mecca that Muslims are expected to make once in their life.
What is the sacred text of Christianity called?
The Bible
Judaism is the oldest religion to believe in one God, a concept known as this.
Monotheism
What is the name of the place of worship for Muslims?
Mosque
Out of the two which is larger? Sunni or Shia?
Sunni, making up around 85% of the Muslim population
What do the two white sheets worn by pilgrims during Hajj symbolize?
Everyone is equal.
A _____ is typically who leads worship in Christian Churches
Priest
What is the sacred text of Judaism?
The Torah
What is the sacred text of Islam and in what language is it written in?
Quran or Koran, written in Arabic
Why did the division between the Sunni and the Shia begin?
There was disagreement whether the next caliph should be voted on by other Muslims (Sunni) or related to Muhammad (Shia)
Why do Muslims circle the Kaaba seven times? What is the Kaaba's significance?
It symbolizes God at the center of their lives. The Kaaba is a temple built by Abraham for mankind.
What important city is the birthplace of Christianity's founder and key religious figure, Jesus Christ?
Bethlehem
What is the name of the major religious center for Judaism, and capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
What is Ramadan?
An important Muslim holiday, a month involving fasting from sunrise to sunset
What is the name for the historical leader or ruler in Islam?
Caliph
What is the Kaaba?
It is a temple for mankind, built by Abraham
- Jesus is the son of God, fully divine and human
- Jesus died for humanity's sins
- People are saved by their faith in Jesus
Who is the important leader who helped the ancient Hebrews escape Egypt and delivered the 10 Commandments?
Moses
Name any three of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the core duties all Muslims strive to follow
WHEN did the division of Muslims begin? (Hint: I'm not looking for a specific date)
After Muhammad's death
How does the Hajj unite Muslims despite their differences in age, race, country, and economic status?
It makes everyone equal, erasing social distinctions and uniting them through shared devotion and purpose.
What are the three major branches of Christianity?
Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant
What are the names of the 3 major branches of Judaism?
Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative