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What term is used to describe something that is non-religious?
Secular
Approximately how many people are there in the world today?
About 7.8 billion
Approximately when did Judaism begin?
Around 2000 BC
What does monotheism mean?
Belief in one God
What does polytheism mean?
Belief in multiple gods
What is the holy book of Judaism?
The Torah
What is a covenant?
An agreement between God and people
What is a Jewish teacher or spiritual leader called?
Rabbi
What is a Jewish place of worship called?
Synagogue
According to the biblical story, why did the Israelites travel to Egypt, and who eventually enslaved them?
Joseph became powerful in Egypt, and famine led his family to Egypt. Later, the Egyptians enslaved the Israelites.
What is the Jewish Diaspora?
The movement of Jewish people away from their homeland.
Name one important "father" or prophet of Judaism.
Abraham
Name another important "father" or prophet of Judaism.
Moses
What did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?
The Ten Commandments
Approximately how many followers of Judaism are there in the world today?
About 16 million
What is the small, brimless hat worn by some Jewish people as a sign of reverence and respect for God?
Yamaka (kippah)
Approximately when did Christianity begin?
Around 30 AD
Approximately how many Christians are there in the world today?
About 2.6 billion
What is the Trinity?
God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit
What is the holy book of Christianity?
The Bible
What is a Christian place of worship called?
A church
What is Baptism?
A Christian ritual involving water that symbolizes washing away sins and beginning a new life.
What is Communion (Eucharist)?
Eating bread and drinking wine to remember what Jesus gave for us.
What is the Resurrection?
Jesus coming back to life after three days.
Approximately what year did Islam begin?
Around 610 AD
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur'an (Koran)
What is an Islamic house of worship called?
Mosque
What symbol is commonly associated with Islam?
The crescent and star
What is the name used for God in Islam?
Allah
Approximately how many followers of Islam are there in the world today?
About 2 billion
What is Ramadan? What do Muslims avoid from dawn until sunset during Ramadan?
Ramadan is a holy month of Islam. Muslims fast, avoiding food and drink from dawn until sunset.
Where are Muslims expected to make a pilgrimage at least once during their lifetime, if they are able?
Mecca (Makkah)
What do Muslims move around in a counterclockwise motion?
The Kaaba
What is Sharia?
Islamic religious law/guidance
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Shahada (Only Allah is god), Salat (pray 5 times a day), Zakat (Giving 2.5% of your wealth to the poor and needy), Sawm (Fasting from food and drink during the holy month of Ramadan), and Hajj (Making a trip to Mecca at least once in your life if able)
Name four of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Shahada (Only Allah is god), 2. Salat (pray 5 times a day), 3. Zakat (Giving 2.5% of your wealth to the poor and needy), 4. Sawm (Fasting from food and drink during the holy month of Ramadan), and 5. Hajj (Making a trip to Mecca at least once in your life if able)