Religions

Question 1

Bible

Answer 1

Collection of sacred texts in Christianity. Consists of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the New Testament (gospels and teachings about Jesus)

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Migration

Answer 2

Movement from one place to another

Question 3

Monotheism

Answer 3

Belief in one God

Question 4

Polytheism

Answer 4

Belief in many gods

Question 5

ritual

Answer 5

a religious ceremony consisting of a series of actions done in a specific manner; a sacrement

Question 6

deity

Answer 6

a god or goddess in a polytheistic religion; The Creator or Supreme Being in a monotheistic religion

Question 7

Yahweh

Answer 7

The name of God in Judaism

Question 8

Allah

Answer 8

The name of God in Islam

Question 9

Torah

Answer 9

In Judaism, the law of God as given to Moses; first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible

Question 10

Qur’an

Answer 10

Also spelled Koran or Quran; Muslims believe it is the teaching of God as given to Muhammad.

Question 11

Prophet

Answer 11

A person who acts as a messenger for God

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messiah

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a savior who many Jews believe had been promised to them by God; anointed one

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gospel

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An account of the life and teachings of Jesus; One of the first 4 books in the New Testament

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disciple

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a person who helps spread the religious teachings of another

Question 15

parable

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a simple story that explains a moral or religious lesson

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resurrection

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Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead

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Abraham

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The founder of Judaism; moved from Mesopotamia to Canaan; first to declare belief in one God

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Moses

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Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt back to Canaan; Received 10 Commandments from God and wrote the Torah

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David

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Unified the tribes of Israel; established Jerusalem as capital; wrote many psalms (songs)

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Solomon

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David’s son; built Temple in Jerusalem; wrote many proverbs (wise sayings) and Ecclesiastes

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rabbi

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Jewish teacher or religious leader

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Jesus

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Founder of Christianity; Christians believe he was the son of God, was crucified and resurrected; emphasized love and mercy

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Paul

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Early leader in Christianity; traveled throughout Roman Empire as a missionary, teaching many about teachings of Jesus; wrote many letters which are in the New Testament

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Muhammad

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Founder of Islam; Muslims believe he was a prophet of God

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Communion

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Christian ritual of consuming bread and wine or juice as memorials of Jesus’ last meal with his disciples

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Baptism

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Christian practice of using water to symbolize a person’s entry into the Christian church

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Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah

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Jewish coming of age ceremony when a boy or girl turns 13

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5 Pillars

Answer 28

Basic acts and practices in Islam: faith, prayer, sharing, fasting, pilgrimage