Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Religion In The Middle Ages
Compare & Contrast
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What is monotheistic?

Judaism is considered this type of religion because it teaches belief in one God.

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Who is Jesus?

Christians believe this person is the Son of God and the Messiah.

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Who is Muhammad?

Muslims believe this man received revelations from God.

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What are the Middle Ages?

Religion played a major role in shaping life during this historical period.

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What is one God?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all believe in this.

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What is the Torah?

The sacred text that contains Jewish laws and teachings.

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What is the Bible?

The holy book of Christianity.

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What is the Quran?

The holy book of Islam.

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What are manuscripts?

Monks preserved knowledge by hand-copying these documents.

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Who is Abraham?

These three religions are known as the Abrahamic religions because they trace their origins to this person.

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What is Jerusalem?

Jewish people worship one God, making Judaism this type of This city is one of the holiest places in Judaism. .

300

What is Roman Catholicism?

This branch of Christianity dominated Western Europe during the Middle Ages.

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What is a mosque?

Muslims worship in this place.

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What are cathedrals?

Large churches that served as centers of worship and community life.

300

What are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

The 3 Main religions during the middle ages.

400

What is a synagogue?

The Jewish place of worship.

400

What are pilgrimages?

Medieval Christians often traveled to holy sites on these religious journeys.

400

What is Mecca?

This city is the birthplace of Muhammad and the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage.  

400

What is God or divine authority?

Medieval rulers often claimed that their power came from this source.

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What is worship?

All three religions use prayer as this type of practice.

500

What is the covenant with Abraham?

This covenant established a special relationship between God and the Jewish people.

500

What is the Catholic Church?

This institution had enormous influence over politics, education, and daily life in medieval Europe.

500

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

These five important duties guide the religious life of Muslims.

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What were the Crusades?

These military campaigns were fought largely over control of the Holy Land and brought Christians and Muslims into conflict.

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What is monotheism?

The shared belief in one God is known as this.