Monotheism Flashcards Set

Monotheism

The belief in only one God.

Polytheism

The belief in multiple gods.

Abraham

The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his covenant with God.

Moses

A prophet in Judaism who led the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.

Passover

A Jewish holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt.

Exodus

The departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Ten Commandments

The ethical guidelines given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

Torah

The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition; the first five books of the Bible.

Temple

The place of worship for ancient Israelites; a central point of Jewish life.

Exile (to Babylon)

The period when the Jewish people were forcibly taken to Babylon.

Diaspora

The dispersion of Jews outside of Israel.

Jesus

The central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God.

Bible

The sacred scriptures of Christianity, consisting of the Old and New Testaments.

Messiah/Christ

The anointed one, expected to deliver and save the people in religious context.

Crucifixion

The execution of Jesus by nailing him to a cross.

Resurrection

The Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead.

Missionary

A person who spreads religious beliefs to others, often in foreign areas.

St. Paul

An apostle who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity.

Prophet Muhammad

The founder of Islam, regarded as the last prophet in Islam.

Kaaba

The cuboid structure in Mecca, revered as the most sacred site in Islam.

Qur’an

The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

Five Pillars of Islam

The five basic acts of worship that are considered the foundation of a Muslim's faith.

Umma

The collective community of Muslims around the world.

Mosque

A place of worship for Muslims.

Dome of the Rock

An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem, considered one of the oldest extant Islamic structures.