What Were Ancient Religions Like?

Islamic practice is based around the 5 _________:

Shahada: Faith.

Salah: Prayer.

Zakāt: Charity.

Sawm: Fasting.

Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca.

• Doors

• Bookmarks

• Pillars

• Windows

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all believe in the same God, and base their religions on the same text. For Christians this text is called the Old Testament, for Jews it is the Torah. What is the name of the text for Muslims?

• The New Testament

• The Sharia

• The Vedas

• The Qu'ran or Koran

Jesus's death is considered by Christian scripture to save mankind from original sin. Which group was responsible for his death?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Jews

• The Macedonians

In what way did the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, and the road building effort that happened in this time period make it easier for Christianity to be spread?

• The peace in Rome made them vulnerable to attack and the Christians used this as an opportunity to overthrow the government and make Christianity the official religion.

• Many followers of Christ became road builders during this time period.

• More roads meant that it was easier to travel and peace time made it safer to travel, allowing the followers of Christ to travel to more places and share their beliefs.

• The peace terms of the Pax Romana made it illegal to subjugate people based on their religion, which allowed Christians to prosper.

Judaism developed among the ancient _________ (people).

• Christian

• Hebrews

• Orthodox

• Greeks

Jewish people believe that the Exodus (the Jews leaving Ancient Egypt) occurred because

• the Israelites were delivered from slavery by Yahweh (God).

• the Israelites made the mistake of worshipping a calf.

• the Egyptian pharaoh gave Hebrews places of honor in Egypt.

• the Israelites lost faith in their God.

The activities of St. Paul the Apostle had which of the following effects?

• They brought about a Reformation movement that reduced the power of Ancient Rome.

• They led to a split between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

• They inspired a series of crusades against Muslim-held territories in the Middle East.

• They helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.

Which belief is associated with Judaism?

• polytheistic worship

• God as a physical being

• creation of a covenant between God and the Jews

• ritual sacrifices and lavish ceremonies

Who is considered the father of the Jewish religion?

• Yahweh

• Moses

• Abraham

• Solomon

For Siddhartha Gautama, his search for enlightenment was triggered by his

• belief that his life lacked meaning.

• life in a religious community.

• religious experiences while traveling in China.

• introduction to the teachings of Judaism.