World Religions

Who is a Messiah?

A savior or prophet sent by God.

What is Monotheism?

Belief in one God.

Who is the Virgin Mary?

Mother of Jesus, conceived divinely.

Who is Gabriel?

Angel who delivers God's messages, announced Jesus' birth.

What is the Resurrection?

Jesus rising from the dead on the third day.

What is a Covenant?

A sacred agreement or promise between God and people.

What are the Ten Commandments?

Moral laws given to Moses by God.

Who is Muhammad?

Final prophet of Islam, received revelations from God.

What is the difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims?

Two main Islamic divisions: Shia (Muhammad's family leadership) and Sunni (elected leadership).

What is Crucifixion?

Execution method where Jesus was nailed to a cross.

What is the Holy Spirit?

The spirit of God that guides believers in Christianity.

What is Islam?

Monotheistic faith founded by Muhammad, based on the Qur'an.

What is Medina?

City where Muhammad found refuge and established early Islam.

Who was Judas?

Disciple who betrayed Jesus.

Who was Pilate?

Roman governor who authorized Jesus' crucifixion.

What are the Old and New Testaments?

Two main sections of the Christian Bible.

What is Polytheism?

Belief in or worship of multiple gods.

What is Mecca?

Holy city in Islam, Muhammad's birthplace, site of Kaaba.

What is the Qur'an?

Central religious text of Islam, God's revelation to Muhammad.

What is the Torah?

First five books of the Hebrew Bible (Pentateuch).

What is a Synagogue?

Jewish house of worship and community center.

What is a Church?

Building for public Christian worship.

What is a Mosque?

Islamic place of worship.

What is the Talmud?

Central text of Rabbinic Judaism, discussing Jewish law and ethics.

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Jewish New Year, a two-day celebration.

What is Yom Kippur?

Holiest Jewish day, Day of Atonement, with a 25-hour fast.

What is Kosher?

Foods complying with Jewish dietary laws.

What is the Sabbath in Judaism?

Weekly day of rest (Shabbat) from Friday to Saturday evening.

What is the concept of the Holy Trinity in Christianity?

Christian doctrine of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

What are some of Jesus' key teachings?

Teachings found in Gospels: Golden Rule, Beatitudes, love for God and neighbor.

Who was Peter among Jesus' disciples?

One of Jesus' twelve Apostles, considered a chief leader.

Who was Paul the Apostle?

Influential early Christian missionary, authored many New Testament letters.

What is Advent in Christianity?

Christian season of preparation for Christmas.

What is Lent?

Christian observance before Easter, involving fasting and prayer.

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

Fundamental practices of Islam: Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj.

What is the Shahada?

Islamic faith only to Allah

What is Salat?

Muslims praying five times daily.

What is Zakat?

Charitable.

What is Sawm?

Fasting by Muslims during Ramadan.

What is Hajj?

Annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.

What is Eid al-Fitr?

Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan.

What is Eid al-Adha?

Muslim holiday commemorating Abraham's sacrifice.