Cultures of SW Asia

What are the basic requirements of the Islam faith called?

• Four Noble Truths
• Five Pillars
• Eightfold path
• Three Wise Sayings

Many of the traditions of Islam were influenced by which other religions? 

• Hinduism and Judaism
• Buddhism and Judaism
• Christianity and Judaism
• Zoroastrianism and Judaism

What was the most significant difference between Judaism and other ancient religions?

• The Jews had no leaders in charge.
• The Jews believed in one god instead of multiple gods.
• The Jews prayed outdoors instead of indoors.
• The Jews had no written text, it was all verbal.

___________ is considered to be the founder of Judaism.

• Abraham
• Moses
• Muhammed
• Jesus

A ______ is a person who claims to be instructed by God.

• Proverb
• warrior
• king
• prophet

Which religion originated in the Arabian Peninsula?

• Judaism
• Christianity
• Islam
• Hinduism

What is a major holiday in Muslim culture?

• Ramadan
• Christmas
• Kwanzaa
• Hannukah

Which of these does Islam follow?

• Polytheism
• Deism
• Monotheism
• Atheism

The ______ is the Jewish holy book.

• Torah
• Synagogue
• Monotheism
• Entire Christian Bible

Which holiday do the Jews celebrate?

• Easter
• Kwanzaa
• Hanukkah 
• All Of The Above