Judaism
Christianity
Islam
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This is the day of rest and worship in Judaism, which begins at sunset on Friday and ends at nightfall on Saturday.

What is Shabbat?

100

This book, the first in the Christian Bible, is often considered the story of God's creation of the world.

What is Genesis?

100

This Islamic prophet is considered the final prophet of God, and his revelations are recorded in the Qur'an.

Who is Muhammad?

100

In all three Abrahamic religions, this man is considered a patriarch, known for his covenant with God and his near-sacrifice of his son.

Who is Abraham?

200

The Jewish New Year, celebrated in the fall, is known by this name.

What is Rosh Hashanah?

200

In Christian belief, this event, which marks the birth of Jesus, is celebrated annually on December 25th.

What is Christmas?

200

This city in Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the holiest city in Islam.

What is Mecca?

200

This city is sacred to all three Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and is the site of the ancient Temple Mount.

What is Jerusalem?

300

This is the central prayer in Judaism, often recited during services, and begins with the words "Hear, O Israel."

What is the Shema?

300

What do Christians believe about Jesus and his relation to God?

He was the Son of God. He died for the forgiveness of sins.

300

This month of fasting is observed by Muslims, during which they abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset.

What is Ramadan?

300

This angel appeared to both Muhammad and to Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Who is the angel Gabriel?

400

This Jewish patriarch, the son of Isaac, was the father of twelve sons, who became the twelve tribes of Israel.  

Who is Jacob (also called Israel)?

400

This set of scriptures is central to Christianity and contains the story of Jesus's life and the teachings of his followers.

What is the New Testament?

400

This is the name of the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

What is the Qur'an?

400

The Abrahamic religions trace their roots to this ancient figure, the first human in the Genesis creation story.

Who is Adam?

500

This is the Jewish day of atonement, which occurs ten days after Rosh Hashanah and involves fasting and prayer.

What is Yom Kippur?

500

This Christian sacrament, often referred to as the "Last Supper," commemorates the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

What is Communion (or the Eucharist)?

500

This angel is said to have delivered God's revelations to Muhammad, including the Qur'an.

Who is Jibril (Gabriel)?

500

This term refers to the belief in one God, which is central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

What is Monotheism?