Islam
The holy text of Islam.
What is the Qur'an?
What is the holy text of Christianity?
The Bible
In which region did Judaism, Christianity, and Islam originate?
The Middle East.
In which country did Buddhism originate?
India
Which claim did Muhammad make to start Islam?
God had sent an angel to speak to him and to make him a prophet.
Name one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
making a pilgrimage to Mecca, praying five times daily, fasting during Ramadan, or donating to charity. (Accepting the faith is the other pillar)
How did Constantine contribute to the spread of Christianity throughout Europe?
By stopping the persecution of Christians.
What characteristic is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Belief in One God.
Into which country did Buddhism spread from India?
China (and also spread to Southeast Asia, Tibet, Korea, and Japan).
What were the main factors responsible for aiding the early spread of Islam?
Trade routes.
What must Muslims do to be pure before Allah?
Wash themselves before prayer.
What does the Old Testament contain?
The five books of the Jewish Torah.
Why is Abraham an important figure in the history of the ancient Hebrews?
He was a founder of Judaism.
In which country did Confucianism originate?
China
According to Muhammad's teachings, how many times daily should Muslims pray while facing Mecca?
Five times daily.
Name two factors that contributed to Christianity's spread throughout the Roman Empire.
Any two of: the concept of salvation, imperial support for missionaries, a message that appealed to many people, or the teachings of Paul.
What does the story of the Exodus best explain?
It gives information about the beginnings of an ancient society.
Which two Eastern religions can their followers practice alongside other faiths?
Confucianism and Taoism.
Why is Ramadan significant to Muslims?
It is the holy month of Islam.
What was an effect of Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in 1324 CE?
Islam became a major religion in Mali.
Name three places of worship for Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Synagogue (Judaism), Church (Christianity), and Mosque (Islam).
How are Confucianism and Taoism related to other faith traditions?
Their followers can also practice different faiths.
Where did Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity? ( must tell me each area of origin)
Buddhism—India, Confucianism—China, Christianity—Middle East.
Which belief did Muhammad hold?
Respect for other faiths (or: He was the last of many prophets).