World Religions
Name the 5 major world religions
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism
Advent is a time to prepare for the arrival of _______
Jesus
In which town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
In which town did Jesus grow up?
Nazareth
Jesus told stories with messages in order to teach people the word of God. These stories were called
Parables
The Star of David is the symbol of which major religion?
Judaism
Advent takes place between O_________ T_____ and Christmas in the Liturgical calendar
Ordinary Time
Which angel visited Mary to tell her she was going to have the son of God?
Gabriel
Name three kinds of food/drink (besides water) that people ate at the time of Jesus
Bread, fish, fruit, vegetables, wine, milk, eggs, butter
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
This is an example of one of the B_________
Beatitudes
Which major religion is the oldest?
Hinduism
How many purple candles are in the advent wreath?
Three
Why did Mary and Joseph have to travel from their home on a donkey before the birth of Jesus?
To take part in the census
Name a language that was spoken in the country Jesus lived
Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic
Give a summary of The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan is a parable from the Bible about a traveler who is robbed, beaten, and left for dead. A priest and a Levite pass by without helping, but a Samaritan, from a group despised by the traveler's people, stops to provide aid. The Samaritan bandages the man's wounds, takes him to an inn, and pays for his continued care. The story teaches that a neighbor is anyone in need, and that showing mercy and kindness to strangers is a key part of loving one's neighbor.
The sacred text for Muslims is called ___________
The Qur'an
The candles on the advent wreath represent:
H_____
F_____
J_____
P_____
Hope, Faith, Joy, peace
Which two Evangelists wrote about the birth of Jesus in their Gospels (in the Bible)?
Luke and Matthew
What term was used for a person who is not a Jew?
Gentile
Why do we celebrate Lent?
To remember the sacrifice that Jesus made when he spent 40 days and 40 night in the desert
The sacred building for Hinduism is called a M_______
Mandir
A _________ is a tradition, habit or action that is repeated in a family, community or society e.g. opening doors on an advent calendar
ritual
Name the three kings who visited Jesus in the manger
Caspar, Balthazar, Melchior
What is a mezuzah?
A special box at the doorpost of Jewish homes contain a tiny scroll of scripture. Jewish people touch the mezuzah when they leave or enter the house as a mark of respect.
Jesus taught people about the importance of M_______: showing kindness and forgiveness, usually by someone who has power over them
Mercy