Religions of the Middle East

What is the main belief that distinguished (set apart) the Jewish faith from the others in the ancient world?

• The worship of a single god rather than many gods
• The belief in life after death
• The organization of believers into a separate state
• the offering of sacrifices during religious ceremonies

What basic belief made Christianity different than Judaism?

• Christians believed Jesus was the Messiah, or savior of man.
• Only Judaism accepted and believed in the Ten Commandments.
• Jews never had problems with Roman authorities, while Christians did.
• Christians allowed the worship of many gods, while Judaism did not.

What are the Five Pillars?

• Five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives.
• Five basic beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
• The five columns that support the roof of the Ka'aba.
• The first five books of the Qu'ran.

What issue lead to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?

• They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad.
• The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer to Jerusalem rather than Mecca.
• Arguments began over what should be included in the Five Pillars.
• The Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims.

Which is the holy writing of Judaism?

• Torah
• Qu'ran
• Constitution
• New Testament

What is the significance of the "Exodus" in Jewish history?

• Jews were enslaved in Babylon.
• The Romans forced the Jews out of Jerusalem.
• Abraham left Mesopotamia and moved to Canaan.
• Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt and returned to the land of Canaan.

Which is the oldest of the three major religions of Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

• Christianity
• Judaism
• Islam
• Buddhism

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Make a hajj to Mecca at least once.
• Eat fish on Fridays.
• Eat unleavened bread during Passover.
• Donate one-tenth of personal income to the mosque.

Which religious group has the largest number of followers in the world?

• Judaism
• Hinduism
• Christianity
• Islam

What is the term used to describe the belief in one god?

• Anti-semitism
• Monotheism
• Polytheism
• Zionism