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Religions retake
to help learn about the religions known as Judaism, Christianity, and islam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the core belief that unites Judaism with Christianity and Islam? | strict monotheism |
| The Covenant in Judaism is best described as: | An agreement between God and the Jewish people that establishes mutual obligations. |
| What event is commemorated by the holiday of Passover (Pesach)? | The liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt |
| The scattering of Jewish people from their ancestral homeland of Israel is known as the: | Diaspora |
| The ultimate goal for many religious Jews is to: | Fully follow the commandments and live righteously in this world. |
| What is the Christian belief in the 'Trinity'? | The belief in one God existing in three co-equal persons: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit. |
| What is the core Christian belief regarding Jesus Christ? | He was the Son of God, the Messiah, who was resurrected after his crucifixion. |
| The sacred texts that tell the story of Jesus's life, ministry, death, and resurrection are called the: | Gospels |
| Which Roman Emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 CE? | Theodosius I |
| Christianity originated as a movement within which religion? | Judaism |
| What is the significance of the **Hijra** in Islamic history? | The migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the start of the Islamic calendar. |
| The word **Islam** literally translates to: | Submission to the will of God |
| Who is considered the final prophet of God (Allah) in Islam? | Muhammad |
| The **Umma** is the Arabic term for: | The global community of all Muslims. |
| What is the primary source of the **Sharia** (Islamic Law)? | The Qur'an and the Sunna (Hadith). |