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Abrahamic Faiths Flashcards

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Where was Abraham born?

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He was born in a place called Ur in Iraq (Ur is now called An Nasynyan)

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What was Abraham the first man to say?

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There is only one god.

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What were the names of Abraham’s children?

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Isaac and Ishmael

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What was the name of Abraham’s wife?

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Sarah.

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Abraham’s covenant with God reaches followers of Abraham that they have been given what by God?

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Special land.

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What do Muslims call Abraham?

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Ibrahim.

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Muslims believe that Ibrahim’s wife and son were called….

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Hagar and Ishmael.

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Jews and Christians believe Abraham’s wife and child were called…..

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Sarah and Isaac.

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Where did Ibrahim leave Hagar and Ishmael?

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The Valley of Baca.

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What is the Kaaba in Islamic faith?

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It is the first mosque, built by Ibrahim and Ishmael. It is located in the grand mosque, in the Holy city of Mecca.

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What are the two hills that Hagar ran between?

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Safa and Marwah.

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What did God provide to Hagar?

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A well of water.

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How was the black stone sent from paradise used?

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Ibrahim and Ishmael incorporated the Black stone in the eastern corner of the building.

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Why do Muslims face Mecca when praying?

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They face Mecca as Mecca is the holiest place in Islam.

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Why is the story of Ibrahim in Arabia important?

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Because he establishes the first mosque of the worship of one God.

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What does the Kaaba represent?

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Monotheism is a very important idea in the Abrahamic faiths and the Kaaba represents this idea to Muslims around the world.

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What is Hajj?

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A journey that Muslims must make at least once in their lives. They travel to Mecca and connect to God. Pat of the pilgrimage is going between Safa and Marwah to remember Hagar’s search for water.

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What happened to the Kaaba after Ibrahim and Ishmael had built it?

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Overtime, the Kaaba became corrupted. The tribes of Arabia were polytheistic (they worshipped a lot of Gods) and they had filled the Kaaba with statues of their gods- idols.

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Where was Muhammad born?

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Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca in Arabia.

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What was Muhammad’s reputation like?

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He had a reputation for truthfulness, trustworthiness and intelligence.

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What was the name of Muhammad’s first wife?

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Khadijah

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What happened on ‘Laylat-ul-Qadr’?​

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The Night of Power.

One night when Muhammad was praying in a cave near Mecca, the angel Jibirl appeared before him and ordered him to recite the words that had miraculously appeared before him.

27th Day of Ramadan.

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How long did it take for the whole Qur’an to be revealed to Prophet Muhammad?

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23 years.

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Why was Muhammad and his message so important?

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He was the last and greatest prophet sent by God. He is a role model for Muslims.

There is one true God.
We need to show thanks to God through worship.
There will be a judgement day where God will judge out lives.
He managed to bring all the tribes of Arabia into a new community.

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What is the name of the spring of water in Mecca?

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The Zamzam Well.

26
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Who is the founder of Islam?

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Muhammad.

27
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What is the name of the most important Muslim pilgrimage?

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Hajj.

28
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What is the second book of the bible called?

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Exodus

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What does Exodus mean?

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Exit

30
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Why is Exodus important to Jews?

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It tells the story of the Jewish people being freed from slavery.

It is also the book that contains the 10 commandments.

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Isaac is the ancestor to the ….. people.

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Jewish

32
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Ishmael is the ancestor to the ….. people.

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Muslim

33
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Define a slave.

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A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.

34
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How many years had passed between Genesis and Exodus?

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400 years.

35
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How is Moses put in the river?

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In a basket.

36
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What are the key points of the Exodus story?

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37
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What does Moses ask of Pharaoh?

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Set me people free.

38
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How many plagues does God send to Egypt?

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10.

39
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How many commandments does God give the Israelites?

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10.

40
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How do the Israelites protect themselves from the final plague?

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By painting the blood of a lamb on the door.

41
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What does God ask the Israelites to do?

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Follow the laws.

42
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Why do the Israelites build a tent?

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So God can be among His people.

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What do the Israelites do wrong?

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Worship a golden cow.

44
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How does the book of Exodus end?

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Moses can’t get into the tent to be with God.

45
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What are some of the messages of the book of Exodus.

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Even in times of difficulty, God is there for you.
God brings justice against those who are evil.
God has unlimited power over nature.
Following the commands of God is not easy.
Despite humanity’s failures, God still wants to be with his people.
Sin is a barrier to being able to be with God.

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What are the 10 commandments found in the book of Exodus 20:1–15?

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  1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
  2. You shall make no idols.
  3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
  4. Keep the Sabbath day holy.
    5.Honor your father and your mother.
    6.You shall not murder.
  5. You shall not commit adultery.
  6. You shall not steal.
  7. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
  8. You shall not covet.
47
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What are the first four of the Ten Commands concerned with?

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The first four of the Ten Commandments are concerned with how human beings should relate to God.

48
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What is the covenant at Mount Sanai?

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The Torah teaches Jews about the covenant God made with all Jewish people at Mount Sinai. God gave
Moses a set of ten laws that they should follow in order to please him.

God told Moses that if these rules were not followed, God would punish people who disobeyed them. Today these laws are known as the
Ten Commandments.

49
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Why is Moses an important person in the Jewish religion?

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Jews believe that Moses was a very important prophet
as he was chosen by God to pass on these laws to all of the Jewish people. It is believed that God gave the laws to Moses verbally before they were inscribed on stone.

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Why do the Ten Commandments still hold great significance for Jews today?

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They are a guide for Jewish living today.

Following the Ten Commandments is part of the covenant made at Mount Sinai, which applies to all Jews.

God will judge Jews on how well they have observed these commandments.

Following the commandments helps Jews to become better people today.

The commandments help Jews to treat other people with respect.

The commandments guide Jews to love and worship God effectively.

51
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Explain why it is important for Jews to follow the Ten Commandments.

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Firstly, Jews believe that they entered into a covenant with God (the covenant at Mount Sinai) in which they promised to follow these laws in order to live as God wants them to.

Secondly, Jews believe that God is a judge and that he will base his judgement on how well they have observed these commandments.

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Why is The Star of David the symbol of Judaism?

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David was a shepherd who became a king of ancient Israel. The Books of Samuel in the Jewish Bible tell how David killed the giant Goliath, with this symbol displayed on his shield. The Star of David is used in synagogues, Jewish tombstones and on the flag of the modern state of Israel.

53
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What are the two main denominations in Judaism?

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There are two main groups or branches in Judaism: Traditional (also known as Orthodox) and Progressive (also known as Reform).

54
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Name the ancient Jewish group, distinguished by strict observance of the traditional and written law.

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Pharisees

55
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What is the ancient form of execution in which a person was nailed or bound to a cross?

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Crucifixion

56
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Fill in the blank: Salvation is saving from ___ and its consequences.

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sin

57
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What word means belief in more than one god?

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Polytheism

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