Christianity
Founder & timeframe for the development of Christianity
Founder = Jesus Christ
Timeframe = 33 CE
Founder and timeframe for Islam
Founder = Muhammad
Timeframe = 610 CE (first revelation)
This church, located in the Vatican, is the largest in the world
What is St. Peter's Basilica
The original name of the Washington Commanders
What is the Boston Braves (1932)
This is the first video game ever made
What is Pong
Describe the following holidays/events in Christianity:
- Easter
- Lent
- Pentecost
Easter = celebrates the resurrection of Jesus (proof he is the Son of God)
Lent = 40 days before Easter; Christians sacrifice something of importance to prepare for Easter & mimic Jesus' time wandering in the desert
Pentecost = 50 days after Easter; celebrates the Holy Spirit and the "birth" of the Christian church
How do Muslims view Isa
Isa (Jesus) is a major prophet who is not the Son of God, but was born through immaculate conception and could perform miracles.
He is prophesied to return during the end of days to defeat the anti-christ along with the Mahdi & help usher in peace.
This religion is based off the teachings of Laozi
What is Taosim
This #5 was drafted as the third overall pick by the Redskins in 1994. After his career as a bust on the football field, he then became a member of Congress as he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Who is Heath Shuler
The name of the dog in The Simpsons
What is Santa's Little Helper
Explain the significance of the following figures of Christianity:
- John the Baptist
- Saul/Paul
- Pope
- John the Baptist = prepared followers for the coming of Jesus & established the sacrament of baptism
- Saul/Paul = converted to the faith after persecuting Christians and helped convert many gentiles; known for spreading Christianity after Jesus' death
- Pope = head of the Catholic Church
Describe the Islamic holidays of Eid al Adha & Eid al Fitr...include actions or activities done during celebrations.
Eid al Adha = Festival of the Sacrifice
Eid al Fitr = Festival of Breaking the Fast
This country is home to the most Shia Muslims
What is Iran
This team became the first victory for the Washington Redskins in Washington
NY Giants
This famous 90s sitcom had the catchphrase “How you doin’?”
What is Friends (Joey Tribbiani)
Explain the following core beliefs of Christianity:
(1) Holy Trinity
(2) Second Coming
(3) Great Commission
(4) Incarnation
(1) Holy Trinity = God exists as one being in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit
(2) Second Coming = future event where Jesus will return to judge the living & dead & establish his Kingdom
(3) Great Commission = all believers are called to share the Gospel & make disciples of all nations
(4) Incarnation = God took human form by becoming Jesus ("to take on flesh")
What is the ultimate goal of a Muslim and how does one achieve it?
Goal = enter Jannah (Paradise); attain pleasure of Allah
Methods =
- engage in good deeds (charity, kindness, social
justice)
- seek knowledge (Qur'an, Hadith)
- Tawbah or repentance for sins
- Umma or be an active part of the Muslim
community
This is the name for a form of government based on religion
What is a Theocracy
A 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, this cornerback was a Redskins first round pick in 1983.
Who is Darrell Green
This is the best-selling album of all time?
What is Thriller by Michael Jackson
What is the ultimate goal of Christianity and how does one achieve it?
Goal = gain salvation & entrance to heaven through Jesus
Methods =
- Faith in Jesus, study scriptures & prayer
- Worship & fellowship; service & good deeds
- Obedience to commandments
- Evangelism & sharing of gospel
List and describe the Five Pillars of Islam
(1) Shahadah - Creed
(2) Salat - Prayer 5x daily
(3) Zakat - Almsgiving or charity (2.5%)
(4) Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan
(5) Hajj - mandatory journey to Mecca 1 time during life
This Christian denomination is also known as "Friends"?
Who are the Quakers
This player was the QB during Washington's last Super Bowl victory in 1991
Who was Mark Rypien
This is the name of the fictional town in Stranger Things?
Hawkins, Indiana