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 Qur'an is a sacred text of which religion?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is not a sacred text of Judaism or Christianity, making 'Islam' the correct answer.

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Followers of worship in a temple known as a synagogue?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

The followers of worship in a temple known as a synagogue are adherents of Judaism. Synagogues are central to Jewish religious life, unlike Christianity and Islam, which have different places of worship.

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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 places of worship.

The TaNaKa (Tanakh), Torah, and the Talmud are sacred texts of which religion?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Answer explanation

The TaNaKa, Torah, and Talmud are central texts in Judaism, outlining its laws, teachings, and traditions. While Christianity and Islam have their own sacred texts, these specific texts are unique to Judaism.

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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 choices 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.

How are Christian and Islamic teachings about Jesus different?

• They differ on when Jesus lived

• They differ on whether Jesus was the son of God

• They differ about where Jesus lived

• They differ on whether Jesus was a prophet of God

Answer explanation

Christianity teaches that Jesus is the Son of God, a central tenet of faith, while Islam regards Jesus as a prophet, not divine. This fundamental difference highlights the contrasting views on Jesus' nature in both religions.

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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 different places of worship: synagogues and churches, respectively.

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