Comparing Religions Study Guide

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all _____________________ religions.

• Polytheistic
• Christian
• Monotheistic

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all have respect for the _____________, especially the “ Old Testament.”

• Torah
• Bible
• Dead Sea Scrolls

True or False: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all three believe in many of the same prophets (messengers of God) such as Abraham and Moses.

• True
• False

The ___________________texts are about law, history, prophecy, and wisdom of the ancient people of Israel.

• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Hadith

The star of David is the common religious symbol for which religion?

• Chrisitanity
• Islam
• Judaism

Early Christians were ________________ looking for a Messiah.

• Muslims
• Jews
• Gentiles

Unable to calm the crowd or satisfy the accusers _______________________, the Roman governor, sentenced Jesus to death on a cross.

• Pontius Pilate
• Nero
• Muhammad
• Solomon

What are the top two prevailing religions in the world?

• Christianity and Judaism
• Judaism and Islam
• Christianity and Islam
• Christianity and Buddhism

What are the three groups of Christians?

• Catholic, Baptist, NonDenominational
• Orthodox, Catholic, and Judasim
• Protestant, Baptist, and Methodist
• Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant

Sunni and Shia are groups in what religion?

• Christianity
• Islam
• Judaism