Judaism
The Jewish holy book that contains the laws and teachings given by God.
What is the Torah?
The part of the Bible that tells the story of Jesus and the early church.
What is the New Testament?
The holy book of Islam believed to contain the word of God revealed to Muhammad.
What is the Qur’an?
Muslims perform this act of worship five times each day facing Mecca.
What is prayer (Salat)?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all share this belief about God.
What is monotheism (belief in one God)?
The agreement between God and Abraham that promised land and descendants to the Jewish people.
What is a covenant?
Stories Jesus told to teach moral or spiritual lessons.
What are parables?
The journey Muhammad made from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
What is the Hijra?
Giving to the poor is one of the Five Pillars and is called this.
What is charity (Zakat)?
Most Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and that he did this after being crucified.
What is rose from the dead (resurrection)?
The journey of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses.
What is the Exodus?
The execution of Jesus on a cross.
What is the crucifixion?
The building where Muslims gather for prayer.
What is a mosque?
Muslims fast during this holy month each year.
What is Ramadan?
After Muhammad’s death, Muslims disagreed over this issue, leading to Sunni and Shia groups.
What is who should lead the Muslim community?
The Ten Commandments are a set of these rules given to guide moral behavior.
What are laws or commandments from God?
Christians believe Jesus did this three days after his death.
What is the resurrection?
The word Islam means this, showing obedience to God.
What is submission?
This journey to Mecca is one of the Five Pillars and should be made at least once in a lifetime.
What is the Hajj?
The main purpose of the Crusades was to take control of this holy city.
What is Jerusalem?
The scattering of Jewish people away from their homeland.
What is the Diaspora?
The belief that God exists as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
What is the Trinity?
Muhammad first began preaching his message in this city.
What is Mecca?
The first pillar is the belief that there is only one God and Muhammad is his prophet.
What is the Shahada (declaration of faith)?
In Hinduism, a person’s duty to do what is right is called this.
What is dharma?