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Islam
Sunni/Shia Divide
Hajj
Christianity
Judaism
100

What is someone who is a follower of Islam called?

A Muslim

100

True or False: The division within Muslim communities does not still exist today.

False

100

What is the Hajj?

A pilgrimage, or religious trip, to Mecca that Muslims are expected to make once in their life.

100

What is the sacred text of Christianity called?

The Bible

100

Judaism is the oldest religion to believe in one God, a concept known as this.

Monotheism

200

What is the name of the place of worship for Muslims?

Mosque

200

Out of the two which is larger? Sunni or Shia?

Sunni, making up around 85% of the Muslim population

200

What do the two white sheets worn by pilgrims during Hajj symbolize?

Everyone is equal.

200

A _____ is typically who leads worship in Christian Churches

Priest

200

What is the sacred text of Judaism?

The Torah

300

What is the sacred text of Islam and in what language is it written in?

Quran or Koran, written in Arabic

300

Why did the division between the Sunni and the Shia begin? 

There was disagreement whether the next caliph should be voted on by other Muslims (Sunni) or related to Muhammad (Shia)

300

Why do Muslims circle the Kaaba seven times? What is the Kaaba's significance?

It symbolizes God at the center of their lives. The Kaaba is a temple built by Abraham for mankind.

300

What important city is the birthplace of Christianity's founder and key religious figure, Jesus Christ?

Bethlehem

300

What is the name of the major religious center for Judaism, and capital of Israel?

Jerusalem

400

What is Ramadan?

An important Muslim holiday, a month involving fasting from sunrise to sunset

400

What is the name for the historical leader or ruler in Islam?

Caliph

400

What is the Kaaba?

It is a temple for mankind, built by Abraham

400
Name one of the key/core beliefs of Christianity that we have discussed in class.

- Jesus is the son of God, fully divine and human

- Jesus died for humanity's sins

- People are saved by their faith in Jesus

400

Who is the important leader who helped the ancient Hebrews escape Egypt and delivered the 10 Commandments?

Moses

500

Name any three of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the core duties all Muslims strive to follow

  • Declaring faith in one God, Allah, and His prophet, Muhammad.
  • Praying five times a day while facing Mecca.
  • Giving charity to the poor and elderly.
  • Fasting during the time of Ramadan
  • Making a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca at least once in a lifetime.
500

WHEN did the division of Muslims begin? (Hint: I'm not looking for a specific date)

After Muhammad's death

500

How does the Hajj unite Muslims despite their differences in age, race, country, and economic status?

It makes everyone equal, erasing social distinctions and uniting them through shared devotion and purpose.

500

What are the three major branches of Christianity?

Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant

500

What are the names of the 3 major branches of Judaism?

Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative