SW Asia's Religions

Which religions are prominent in Southwest Asia?

• Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

• Hinduism, Buddhism, & Sikhism

• Shintoism, Confucianism, & Taoism

• Zoroastrianism, Jainism, & Bahá'í Faith

What percentage of the region's population practices Islam?

• 90%

• 4%

• 2%

• 6%

Which of the following is a similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Belief in one god (monotheistic)

• Belief in multiple gods (polytheistic)

• Belief in no god (atheistic)

• Belief in spirits and nature (animistic)

Who founded Judaism?

• Abraham

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

Which holy book is followed by Jews?

• Torah

• Bible

• Qur'an

• Vedas

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Muhammad

Which city is the holiest for Jews, Christians, and the third holiest for Muslims?

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Medina

• Baghdad

What is the term used for the spreading out of Jews?

• Diaspora

• Exodus

• Hajj

• Inquisition

Who is considered the last and greatest prophet of Islam?

• Muhammad

• Abraham

• Moses

• Jesus

What is the main holy book for Christians?

• Bible

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Vedas