SW Asia Three Religions Practice Quiz (SS7G8c)

With which of the following religions is Mecca considered a holy city?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

Mecca is considered a holy city in Islam, as it is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, which Muslims face during prayers. It is not regarded as holy in Judaism or Christianity.

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With which of the following religions is Abraham considered a patriarchal leader?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

Abraham is recognized as a patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, making him a central figure in all three religions. Each tradition views him as a foundational leader and a model of faith.

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The Quran is a sacred text of which religion?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, which is the correct answer. It is not a sacred text of Judaism or Christianity, although all three religions share some common roots.

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Followers of worship in a temple known as a Synagogue?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

The term 'Synagogue' specifically refers to a place of worship in Judaism. While Christianity and Islam have their own places of worship (churches and mosques, respectively), only Judaism is associated with synagogues.

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With which of the following religions is Jerusalem considered a holy city?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

Jerusalem is a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. For Jews, it is the site of the ancient Temple; for Christians, it is where Jesus was crucified and resurrected; and for Muslims, it is home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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Followers of which religion worship in a church?

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

Answer explanation

Christianity is the religion where followers worship in a church. In contrast, Judaism has synagogues and Islam has mosques as their places of worship.

The Torah and the Talmud are sacred texts of which religion?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

The Torah and the Talmud are central texts in Judaism, outlining religious laws, teachings, and traditions. They are not sacred texts in Christianity or Islam, making Judaism the correct answer.

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Which of the following religions considers the New Testament as a sacred text?

• Judaism

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• Christianity

• Islam

Answer explanation

Christianity is the only religion among the options that considers the New Testament as a sacred text, as it forms a central part of the Christian Bible, unlike Judaism and Islam, which have their own sacred texts.

With which of the following religions is Nazareth considered a holy city?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

Nazareth is considered a holy city primarily in Christianity, as it is the birthplace of Jesus Christ. While it holds significance in Judaism and Islam, its primary religious importance is within Christianity.

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Followers of worship in a temple known as a Mosque?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

The followers of worship in a temple known as a Mosque are Muslims, who practice Islam. Judaism and Christianity have their own places of worship, such as synagogues and churches, respectively.

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