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WorksheetsReligions of the Middle East
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the main belief that distinguished (set apart) the Jewish faith from the others in the ancient world?
a)
The worship of a single god rather than many gods
b)
The belief in life after death
c)
The organization of believers into a separate state
d)
the offering of sacrifices during religious ceremonies
2.
What basic belief made Christianity different than Judaism?
a)
Christians believed Jesus was the Messiah, or savior of man.
b)
Only Judaism accepted and believed in the Ten Commandments.
c)
Jews never had problems with Roman authorities, while Christians did.
d)
Christians allowed the worship of many gods, while Judaism did not.
3.
What are the Five Pillars?
a)
Five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives.
b)
Five basic beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
c)
The five columns that support the roof of the Ka'aba.
d)
The first five books of the Qu'ran.
4.
What issue lead to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?
a)
They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad.
b)
The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer to Jerusalem rather than Mecca.
c)
Arguments began over what should be included in the Five Pillars.
d)
The Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims.
5.
Which is the holy writing of Judaism?
a)
Torah
b)
Qu'ran
c)
Constitution
d)
New Testament
6.
What is the significance of the "Exodus" in Jewish history?
a)
Jews were enslaved in Babylon.
b)
The Romans forced the Jews out of Jerusalem.
c)
Abraham left Mesopotamia and moved to Canaan.
d)
Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt and returned to the land of Canaan.
7.
Which is the oldest of the three major religions of Southwest Asia (Middle East)?
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Islam
d)
Buddhism
8.
Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
a)
Make a hajj to Mecca at least once.
b)
Eat fish on Fridays.
c)
Eat unleavened bread during Passover.
d)
Donate one-tenth of personal income to the mosque.
9.
Which religious group has the largest number of followers in the world?
a)
Judaism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
10.
What is the term used to describe the belief in one god?
a)
Anti-semitism
b)
Monotheism
c)
Polytheism
d)
Zionism
11.
Which religion am I?
_______________________
My sacred text is the Qu'ran
Muhammad is my founder
My place of origin is Mecca
_______________________
My sacred text is the Qu'ran
Muhammad is my founder
My place of origin is Mecca
a)
Judaism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Hinduism
12.
Which person is a common figure in the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
a)
Jesus
b)
Abraham
c)
Confucius
d)
Muhammad
13.
What are the 10 Commandments?
a)
What Christians believe to be the requirements to get into Heaven
b)
The basic beliefs of Islam
c)
The basic beliefs of Judaism
d)
The basic rules for every religion
14.
Which religion am I?
_______________________
My sacred text is Torah
Abraham is my founder
My place of origin is modern Israel
_______________________
My sacred text is Torah
Abraham is my founder
My place of origin is modern Israel
a)
All religions
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Judaism
15.
Which religion am I?
_______________________
My sacred text is the Bible
Jesus is my founder
My place of origin is Jerusalem
_______________________
My sacred text is the Bible
Jesus is my founder
My place of origin is Jerusalem
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Every Religion
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