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Unit 2

SW Asia Religious Groups

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founder of Judaism; also considered to be an important figure in Christianity and Islam Abraham
major historical figure in Judaism; led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt Moses
place of worship in Judaism Synagogue; temple
holy text of Judaism Tanakh; the Torah is part of the Tanakh
Jewish holiday celebrating the beginning of the Jewish year Rosh Hashanah
celebrates the victory over enemies Hanukkah
Jews view this as the most important part of the law given in the Torah The Ten Commandments
oldest of the three monotheistic religions Judaism
founder of Christianity Jesus Christ
this holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christmas
this holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ Easter
place of worship in Christianity Church; cathedral; chapel
holy text of Christianity; consists of the Old Testament and New Testament Bible
the term given to Jesus meaning Savior Messiah
Christian belief that Jesus was raised from the dead Resurrection
founder of Islam Muhammad
holy text of Islam Qur'an/Koran
the main laws or obligations of Muslims The 5 Pillars
birthplace of Muhammad; holiest city in Islam Mecca
the two main branches (sects) of Islam Sunni and Shia
holiest month in the Islamic calendar Ramadan
the Muslim word for God Allah
place of worship in Islam Mosque
the belief in a single god monotheism
hatred and persecution of the Jewish people anti-Semitism
What followers of Christianity are called Christians
What followers of Islam are called Muslims
What followers of Judaism are called Jews
began about 2,000 BCE Judaism
Began about 33 CE Christianity
Began about 610 CE Islam
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