A ______ is a formal statement of religious belief.

A ______ religion defines its core beliefs in a formal, written statement of faith.

A(n) ______ religion is associated with a particular ethnic group (often contrasted with a universalizing religion).

A ______ is a person who is not Jewish.

______ is the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people; the faith Christianity originated from.

The term ______ (Hebrew/Greek: Christos) means 'Anointed one'; the prophesied savior.

______ is the belief in one God.

The ______ is the collection of early Christian writings, including gospels, letters, and other works.

The ______ Creed is the foundational Christian statement of faith created at the Council of Nicaea (325 CE) to standardize beliefs.

The ______ Testament is the Christian name for the Hebrew Bible.

______ was an early Christian missionary (not one of the original 12 apostles) who was critical in spreading Christianity to non-Jews (Gentiles).

______ was one of Jesus's 12 disciples; traditionally seen as a leader of the early Jerusalem church, which focused its mission on Jews.

The ______ was a 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Catholic Church, leading to the creation of Protestantism.

A ______ is a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, such as the Great Schism of 1054.

A ______ religion attempts to appeal to all people and actively seeks converts, regardless of ethnicity or location.

What is the term for the patriarch (father) of the Jewish people, with whom God established the first covenant?

What is the sacred, two-way agreement between God and the Jewish people called?

What is the term for the scattering of the Jewish people outside of the Land of Israel, beginning largely with the Babylonian and Roman exiles?

What do you call a religion closely tied to a specific ethnic group (e.g., Judaism), which generally does not seek converts?

What is the term for a group of people unified by both a common ancestry and a shared religion?

What is the biblical event where Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt called?

Who was the son of Abraham, whose near-sacrifice by Abraham is a key story demonstrating faith?

What is the belief in the existence of only one God called?

Who was the prophet who led the Exodus and is believed to have received the Torah from God on Mount Sinai?

What is the term for a 'father' or male founder of a group (e.g., Abraham, Isaac, Jacob)?

What is a religion that actively seeks converts and is not tied to one specific ethnicity (e.g., Christianity, Islam) called?

What is the term for beliefs about the origin of the universe?

What is the term for beliefs about the 'end times,' death, and the future era?

What is the term for a future era of global peace and justice on Earth, which Jews believe will be brought about by the Messiah?

What is the term for the 613 commandments in the Torah; the actions a Jew takes to fulfill their side of the covenant?

What is the Jewish concept of an afterlife, though the primary focus of the religion is on life in this world?

What is the most sacred prayer in Judaism, declaring the belief in one indivisible God?

What is the vast collection of rabbinic discussions and interpretations of the Torah, also called the 'Oral Law'?

What is the Hebrew Bible, consisting of three parts: the Torah, the Nevi'im (Prophets), and the Ketuvim (Writings), called?

What are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible; the holiest text in Judaism, called?

What is a skullcap worn by many Jews (especially men) as a sign of respect and reverence for God called?

What is a seven-branched candelabrum and a symbol of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem and a common symbol of Judaism?

What is the six-pointed star, the most common modern symbol of Judaism and the Jewish people?

What is a four-cornered prayer shawl with fringes (tzitzit) that serve as a reminder of the 613 mitzvot?

What is the cabinet in a synagogue where the sacred Torah scrolls are kept, considered the holiest spot in the synagogue?

What is the raised platform in a synagogue from which the Torah is read aloud?

What are the two loaves of braided bread used in the Shabbat meal, symbolizing the double portion of manna in the desert?

What is the prayer and blessing of sanctification recited over a cup of wine to begin Shabbat?

What are the 39 categories of creative labor (e.g., writing, driving, cooking) that are traditionally forbidden on Shabbat called?

What is the 'Eternal Light' kept burning above the Ark in a synagogue, symbolizing God's eternal presence?

What is the weekly 25-hour day of rest, from sunset Friday to nightfall Saturday, commemorating God's rest at creation?

What is the Jewish center for prayer (Beit Tefillah), study (Beit Midrash), and assembly (Beit Knesset) called?

Who are Jews whose ancestors lived in Central and Eastern Europe (e.g., Germany, Poland, Russia)?

Which branch of Judaism sees Jewish law as binding but also believes it should evolve to reflect modern realities?

What is the collective body of Jewish religious laws, derived from the Torah and Talmud?

Which is the most traditional branch of Judaism, adhering strictly to Jewish law (Halakha) as eternally binding?

Which is the most liberal branch of Judaism, viewing Jewish law as inspired but adaptable for each generation, and is the largest branch in the United States?

Who are Jews whose ancestors lived in Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East?

What is a small Jewish village, particularly in pre-Holocaust Eastern Europe (as seen in Fiddler on the Roof) called?

What is the concept, particularly emphasized in Reform Judaism, meaning 'repairing the world,' which refers to social action and the pursuit of justice?

Fill in the blank: ______ is the historical language of Ashkenazi Jews, which blends Hebrew, German, and Slavic languages.