SW Asia Religions

Question 1

What common religion links most people in Southwest Asia?

Answer 1

Islam

Question 2

Why would Southwest Asia be considered the cradle of civilization?

Answer 2

Farming, big cities, and major religions began there.

Question 3

What monotheistic religions began here?

Answer 3

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam

Question 4

Founded by Abraham who was ordered by God to move to an area called Israel today. God promised that this land would belong to him and his descendants if they would set the example of how God wants people to live.

Answer 4

Judaism

Question 5

Judaism Holy Book

Answer 5

Torah

Question 6

Founded by a Jew named Jesus about 2014 years ago. He became a preacher in Israel.
The Gospels say He rose from the dead
and appeared to his followers.

Answer 6

Christianity

Question 7

Christianity Holy Book

Answer 7

Bible

Question 8

Founded by a prophet named Muhammad who told his family that he had seen an angel sent by God and brought messages.

Answer 8

Islam

Question 9

Islam Holy Book

Answer 9

Qur’an