Three Religions of Southwest Asia

Which is the oldest of the three religions?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

Jerusalem, Israel is the holiest city for which religion(s)? Check all that apply.

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

How are all three religions alike? Check all that apply.

• Belief in one god

• Originated in Southwest Asia

• Jerusalem is the holiest city

• Jesus is the messiah

• The house of worship is a mosque

Identify the three main religions in Southwest Asia?

• Judaism, Christianity, Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism

• Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

• Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

What are the 3 prominent religions in Southwest Asia?

• Persian, Islam, Christianity

• Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity

• Christianity, Judaism, Islam

• Islam, Persian, Kurds

Identify factors that contribute to religious diversity in Southwest Asia

• Linguistic similarities

• Cultural exchange

• Colonial influence

• Historical migrations

How do the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam maintain enduring cultural traditions that date back many centuries?

• Older generations teach younger generations the beliefs.

• Students living in this region study Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin.

• Schools in the region teach about all three religious traditions.

• Other faith traditions and practices are forbidden in the region.

Which of the three religions is considered the youngest?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

Which religion's followers are known as Muslims?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

Which of the three religions has the largest number of followers worldwide?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism