Intro to Religion

Question 1

When and by whom was Christianity founded?

Answer 1

Palestine, around 33 AD by Jesus

Question 2

What is Christianity focused on?

Answer 2

The Kingdom of God

Question 3

What are Christianity’s teachings?

Answer 3

A new interpretation of Mosaic laws

Question 4

What did Christianity emphasise?

Answer 4

To love god above all

Question 5

How many disciples did Jesus have?

Answer 5

12

Question 6

Who began the persecution of Christians?

Answer 6

Emperor Nero

Question 7

Who ended the persecution of Christians?

Answer 7

Emperor Constantine; he converted to Christianity

Question 8

What was the issue of Arianism?

Answer 8

Jesus was greater than man but lesser than god

Question 9

What is the Bible?

Answer 9

The holy text, divinely inspired

Question 10

What is one of the major beliefs of Christianity?

Answer 10

Jesus rose from the dead

Question 11

Why is Jerusalem important to Christians?

Answer 11

It was the Site of the Passion, Crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus

Question 12

How do Christians view Judaism?

Answer 12

It is a true religion but incomplete

Question 13

How do Christians view Islam?

Answer 13

It is a false religion

Question 14

Where and by whom was Islam founded?

Answer 14

Founded in Saudi Arabia by Muhammed

Question 15

How was the angel Gabriel involved with Islam?

Answer 15

He appeared to Muhammed to deliver the message of god

Question 16

What does the word Islam mean?

Answer 16

“Submission”, reflecting submitting to god

Question 17

What is the Qur’an?

Answer 17

All of Muhammed’s meetings with Gabriel

Question 18

What is the pillar of faith that means profession that there is only Allah and Muhammed is his prophet?

Answer 18

Shahad

Question 19

What is the pillar that means five prayers every day in the direction of Mecca?

Answer 19

Salat

Question 20

What is the alms tax pillar?

Answer 20

Zakat

Question 21

What is the pillar that is the fast during Ramadan?

Answer 21

Sawm

Question 22

What is the pillar that is the pilgrimage to Mecca?

Answer 22

Hajj

Question 23

Why is Jerusalem important to Muslims?

Answer 23

The Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Question 24

How do Muslims view Jesus?

Answer 24

He was a true prophet of virgin birth but did not die on the cross and was not resurrected

Question 25

When and by whom was Judaism founded?

Answer 25

2,500 BCE by Abraham

Question 26

What did Moses make?

Answer 26

The ten commandments and mitzvah for Jews

Question 27

What positions did Moses fulfil?

Answer 27

Military, political, legislative, and religious positions

Question 28

What is the Tanakh?

Answer 28

An acronym for Torah, Nebi’im and Ketuvium

Question 29

What is the Torah?

Answer 29

NOT the holy text, it is law

Question 30

How were Jews persecuted?

Answer 30

They were blamed for the Black Plague, and they were subjected to the Holocaust

Question 31

What is Zionism and what did it result in?

Answer 31

The movement calling for a Jewish state; the formation of Israel

Question 32

When is the Jewish Sabbath?

Answer 32

Saturday

Question 33

What is Kashrut?

Answer 33

Eating food only god deems kosher

Question 34

How do Jews view Jesus?

Answer 34

He is not the messiah, he is an ordinary Jewish preacher and false messiah, and not of virgin birth

Question 35

What is Hanukkah?

Answer 35

An eight day celebration, the feast of lights

Question 36

How is Israel viewed by Jews?

Answer 36

It is sacred, even the ground and air is sacred

Question 37

What are the three main religions in the world?

Answer 37

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism