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World Religions Flashcards

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1
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What God do Muslims worship?

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Allah

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Who is the main prophet according to the Islam religion?

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Muhammad

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What is the sacred text of the Islam religion?

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The Qu’ran

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What are the five pillars of Islam:

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Salah- Prayer
Shahadah- Faith 
Zākat- Charity 
Sawm- Fasting
Haji- Pilgrimage to Mecca
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Name two Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims:

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Ramadan

Idul-Fitr

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What is Ramadan?

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It is a festival whereby Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink during the day. This is believed to be a way to free themselves from slavery.

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What is Idul-Fitr?

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Is the festival at the end of Ramadan. Celebrated with family and friends and bathes, new clothes and many other things.

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When was Islam founded?

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Approximately the 7th century

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When was Judaism founded?

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Over 3500 years ago

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What are the three places of worship for Christianity, Islam and Judaism?

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Christianity- Church/Cathedral
Islam- Mosque
Judaism- Synagogue

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Who are the key figures of the Jewish religion?

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Moses

God

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What is the sacred text of the Jewish Religion?

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The Torah (first five books of the Old Testament)

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Define: Minaret

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The tower where the Muezzien stands

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Define: Adhan

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A call to prayer

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Define: Mihrab

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The tradition of Muslims facing east, towards Mecca

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What are two similarities between Mosques and Synagogues?

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Both force believers to wear headwear as a sign of respect for their Gods
Both have designated people to read the scriptures

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What are two differences between Mosques and Synagogues?

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Synagogues have seats, Mosques do not

Synagogues have an ark, Mosques do not

18
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Define: Ark

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Place where the Torah is kept

19
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Define: Adonai

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The Jewish word for God

20
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Define: Yom Kippur

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The celebration of Jewish atonement

21
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Define: Seder

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The special Passover meal

22
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How do each of the religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism) view Jesus?

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Christianity- See him as the King or chosen one, Messiah
Islam- See him as one of the great prophets of the Islamic religion
Judaism- See him as a prophet

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What is a covenant?

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A binding agreement between God and a group of people.

24
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What is the Jewish religion’s key beliefs based on?

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Biblical covenants made between God and Abraham, David and Moses.

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