Monotheistic Religions Quiz

A group of people who share common characteristics (language, physical appearance, customs, traditions)

• ethnic group

• religious group

• Jews

• Muslims

a group of people who share a common belief system but are not necessarily composed of a single ethnic group

• religious group

• ethnic group

• Jews

• Muslims

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives

• the first five books of the Quran

• the five columns that support the roof of the Ka'aba

• five basic beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

What did Muhammad believe the angel Gabriel was asking him to do?

• tell the word of God to the people

• bring an end to all religions except Islam

• develop Mecca into a more powerful trading center

• tear down the Ka'aba because idols had been stored there

What basic belief made Christianity different than Judaism?

• Christians believe Jesus was the Messiah, or savior of man

• Only Judaism accepts and believes in the Ten Commandments

• Jews never had problems with Roman authority, but Christians did

• Christianity allows the worship of many gods, while Judaism does not

The "Exodus" in the history of the Jewish people was the time when __________________________.

• Jews were in captivity in Babylon

• Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt

• The Romans forced the Jews out of Jerusalem

• Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac

What is the main belief that distinguished 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 religious sacrifices during ceremonies

The Torah (also known as the Tanakh) is the holy book that explains this religion:

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Akan

The Quran is the holy book that explains this religion:

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Akan

Many Muslims are expected to follow this:

• 5 Pillars of Islam

• 10 Commandments