Origins
This is the oldest monotheistic religion in the world
What is Judaism?
There are about 2.38 billion Christians in the world who celebrate this holy day which marks the birth of Jesus.
What is Christmas?
Known by a variety of titles, these leaders would run a religious service in Christianity.
(one point for each correct name)
What are a pastor, a priest, a minister, and a deacon?
The place where Christians go to worship.
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This day of the week is considered the Sabbath in Christianity.
What is a church?
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What is Sunday?
Known as the Five Books of Moses, this is the sacred text of Judaism.
What is the Torah?
These monotheistic religions worship one God.
What are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Muslims fast for a month during this holiday, which is a time of reflection and contemplation.
What is Ramadan?
In Islam, the title for a person who leads the religious service
Who is an Imam?
The name for the place of worship for Muslims.
What is a mosque?
Made up of the Old and New Testaments, Catholics and Protestants alike use this book as their sacred text.
What is the Bible?
Known as the Father of Judaism, his Covenant with God marked the founding moment of the religion.
Who is Abraham?
This holiday commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus.
What is Easter?
Cantors and these people are the leaders who run the religious service in Judaism.
Who are rabbis?
Known commonly by two names, this sacred space is where Jewish people attend religious services.
What is a temple or synagogue?
The Hadith is the second most important text in Islam. This book, the most important for Muslims, is considered to be the word of God.
What is the Koran or Qur'an?
Never worshipped by Muslims as more than a man, this person is considered the founder of Islam.
Who is Mohammad?
Known as the Day of Atonement, this is the holiday when Jewish people ask God for forgiveness for their sins.
What is Yom Kippur?
Born in Bethlehem, he is considered the Lord and Savior by Christians, a prophet by Muslims, and a teacher in Jews.
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
This holy city is considered the birth place of Islam
What is Mecca?
What is Hebrew?
Started in 622 C.E., this religion is the second largest in the world, with about 1.9 billion followers
What is Islam?
Some religions have special days of the week set aside for religious services. This time is known as Shabbat (Sabbath) in Judaism.
When is from sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday.
These were the first people who spread the message and teachings of Jesus
Who were the disciples?
This is the term for when Jewish people were forcefully removed from their homeland.
What is diaspora?
This is the sacred language of Islam.
What is Arabic?