Western World Religions: Main Ideas

An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is the belief in

• resurrection.

• reincarnation.

• monotheism or a single God.

• the Trinity.

Which statement describes a characteristic of world religions?

• They focus on how God can serve the people.

• They support the notion that people must submit to God.

• They offer a message that appeals to diverse groups of people.

• They provide guidance on how to reach heaven.

Which is a similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• All three religions believe Jesus rose from the dead.

• 1. All three religions make use of sacred texts.

• All three religions follow the Five Pillars.

• All three religions are polytheistic.

Muslims believe the Qur'an contains the complete message of God as revealed to

• Abraham.

• 1. Jesus.

• 1. Moses.

• 1. Muhammad.

The First Temple built by King Solomon in Jerusalem is considered

• 1. the most sacred place in Judaism.

• the center of the Islamic world.

• 1. the place where Jesus rose from the dead.

• the site of the Buddha's enlightenment.

As a result of the Jewish Diaspora, Jews were forced to

• 1. abandon their beliefs and practices.

• 1. become enslaved in Egypt.

• 1. disperse across the Middle East.

• 1. settle in Canaan.

In Christianity, Jesus is considered the Messiah, indicating he was

• 1. chosen by God to save humankind.

• destined to defeat the Roman Empire.

• 1. the savior of Muslim people.

• 1. the most important apostle.

According to the New Testament of the Christian Bible, three days after Jesus was crucified, he

• 1. achieved enlightenment.

• 1. began to perform miracles.

• 1. rose from the dead.

• 1. was chosen as God's messenger.

All of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam EXCEPT for

• 1. charity.

• 1. marriage.

• 1. daily prayer.

• 1. fasting.

Which statement is true about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• All 3 religions began at the same time.

• Judaism has a sacred text, but Christianity and Islam do not.

• All 3 religions have the same founder.

• All 3 religions have different names for their places of worship.