OBJECTIVE 2.3 - Holy Land: The Rise of Three Faiths

Which three ancient monotheistic faiths are mentioned in the text?

• Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and Shinto

• Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism

Who is the ancient patriarch that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share in their history?

• Moses

• Noah

• Abraham

• David

What was Abraham's occupation before he was commanded by God to leave his home?

• Farmer

• Shepherd

• Carpenter

• Fisherman

Where did Abraham and his wife, Sarah, settle according to the text?

• Egypt

• Babylon

• Canaan

• Persia

What do Jews believe God promised to give to Abraham's children?

• Wealth

• Wisdom

• The land of Canaan

• Long life

Who was Abraham's first child?

• Isaac

• Jacob

• Ishmael

• Moses

What did God promise to Abraham's son Isaac and his son Jacob?

• Wealth and power

• The Promised Land of Israel

• Long life and health

• Many descendants

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Sinai desert?

• Abraham

• Isaac

• Jacob

• Moses

What did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Ark of the Covenant

• The Holy Grail

• The Book of Genesis

Who built the great temple in Jerusalem?

• David

• Solomon

• Moses

• Abraham