Religion Flashcards

1
Q

What is the oldest religion?

A

Judaism

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2
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All three middle eastern religions can trace their roots back to…

A

Abraham

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3
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What Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus of Jews from slavery in Egypt?

A

Passover

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4
Q

What Jewish holiday is considered to be the holiest day for Jews?

A

Yom Kippur

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5
Q

What do Jews celebrate at Hanukkah?

A

The defeat of the Greeks who forced them to worship idols

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6
Q

The Torah is almost the same as

A

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)

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7
Q

Christians believe that…

A

Jesus was the messiah

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8
Q

Jews and Muslims believe that…

A

Jesus was a teacher and a prophet.

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9
Q

What is Martin Luther famous for?

A

Protestant Reformation

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10
Q

What do Christians celebrate on Easter?

A

Jesus rising again after death by crucifixion.

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11
Q

Every Muslim must make a pilgrimage (Hajj) to what city?

A

Mecca

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12
Q

What city is considered holy for all three religions?

A

Jerusalem

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13
Q

What is not a pillar of Islam

A

Asking for forgiveness of sins.

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14
Q

What DON’T Muslims do during the month of Ramadan?

A

Baptize children

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15
Q

Which is a terrorist group?

A

Al Qaeda

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16
Q

Why is Mecca a holy city for Muslims?

A

It is where Mohammed was born.