Middle East Review Flashcardizz

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Who was influential in recording and spreading the teachings of Christianity?

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Paul

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How are the Five Pillars in Islam and Ten Commandments in Christianity similar?

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Guide for moral and ethical living

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Name the two holy cities for Islam.

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Mecca and Medina

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Who was the founding prophet of Islam?

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Muhammad

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How many times each day do Muslims have to do the ritual of prayer?

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5

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What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?

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Hajj

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What are the basic tenets of the Islam faith called? Options: Four Noble Truths, Five Pillars, Eightfold path, Three Wise Sayings

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Five Pillars

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The term that refers to the "scattering" of the Jews after the region of ancient Israel was conquered by the Romans

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diaspora

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What of the following is TRUE about Jesus' death? His death on a cross was the common method of execution for Roman prisoners, He was the only person to die on a cross, which is why it's the symbol of Christianity , He was the first Muslim prisoner in Jerusalem, He was killed for challenging the Arab gods

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His death on a cross was the common method of execution for Roman prisoners

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How did the Arabs react to the creation of Israel in 1948?

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They immediately attacked the new country.