Judaism
Where were Jews enslaved before being led to freedom by Moses?
Egypt
How did Jesus teach and what was his main message?
Jesus taught using parables (simple stories). He taught about God’s love for everyone and that people should treat each other with kindness.
What is the Qu'ran?
The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God revealed to Muhammad.
What are some shared characters in all 3 Abrahamic Religions?
-Abraham & Moses are prophets.
-Monotheism (one God)
-Jerusalem is a holy city
Led Isrealites in the Exodus from Egypt
Presented the 10 Commandments
Led Isrealites for 40 years in the wilderness
Moses
What is the Torah?
The holy book of Judaism written in Hebrew. It includes the stories of creation, the flood, Abraham, Moses, etc.
How did Jesus die?
He was crucified by the Romans (nailed to a cross).
What is the Sunnah?
The example or way of life of the Prophet Muhammad, based on what he said and did.
Put the Abrahamic Religions in Chronological order:
Judaism (~2000 BCE), Christianity (~1 CE), Islam (~600 CE)
Killed Goliath, defeated the Philistines
Became 2nd king of Israel, united the tribes
Jerusalem becomes capital, housing the Ark of the Covenant
Writer of Psalms
David
What is the Talmud?
Written around 200 CE, it includes explanations of the stories in the Torah.
What is the miracle regarding Jesus’ temporary death called?
The Resurrection
What does the word Muslim mean?
Those who submit (surrender) to God
Put the Abrahamic Religions in membership order, largest to smallest:
Christians (~2.5 billion), Muslims (~2 billion), Jews (15 million)
Covenant with God (Monotheism)
Moves to Canaan (Promised Land)
His descendants become the Jewish people
Abraham
What event started the Jewish Diaspora?
Judah was invaded and conquered by the Babylonian Empire.
Who started the Reformation and why?
Martin Luther called for changes within the Catholic Church.
What were the teachings of Muhammad?
Muhammad taught that there is only one god (Allah), all believers are equal, and that people should be generous with others.
All three religions share a belief in one God, what is this called?
Monotheism
Wise judge and 3rd king of Israel
Creates the Great Temple of Jerusalem
Writer of Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes
Solomon
Who ended the Babylonian exile?
Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, allowed the Jews to return home and rebuild their temple.
Most Christian worship is done where, when, and includes what?
Most Christians worship on Sunday in a Church. Services usually include prayer, readings and lessons from the Bible, worship of God, and sacraments.
What are the 5 pillars of Islam? Give a detail/example for each
-Shahada: Declaration of Faith
-Salat: Daily prayer (5 times)
-Siyam (Sawm): Fasting (during Ramadan)
-Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca (at least once)
-Zakat: Charity
Why is Jerusalem considered a holy city by all 3 Abrahamic Religions?
It is the site of the Western Wall (only part of the Temple of Jerusalem that remains), the place where Jesus was crucified (Church of the Holy Sepulchre), and the site of Muhammad’s Night Journey (Dome of the Rock).
The final prophet in Islam and received the revelations that became the Quran.
Muhammad