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What term is used to describe something that is non-religious?

Secular

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Approximately how many people are there in the world today?

About 7.8 billion

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Approximately when did Judaism begin?

Around 2000 BC

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What does monotheism mean?

Belief in one God

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What does polytheism mean?

Belief in multiple gods

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What is the holy book of Judaism?

The Torah

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What is a covenant?

An agreement between God and people

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What is a Jewish teacher or spiritual leader called?

Rabbi

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What is a Jewish place of worship called?

Synagogue

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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.

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What is the Jewish Diaspora?

The movement of Jewish people away from their homeland.

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Name one important "father" or prophet of Judaism.

Abraham

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Name another important "father" or prophet of Judaism.

Moses

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What did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?

The Ten Commandments

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Approximately how many followers of Judaism are there in the world today?

About 16 million

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What is the small, brimless hat worn by some Jewish people as a sign of reverence and respect for God?

Yamaka (kippah)

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Approximately when did Christianity begin?

Around 30 AD

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Approximately how many Christians are there in the world today?

About 2.6 billion

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What is the Trinity?

God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit

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What is the holy book of Christianity?

The Bible

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What is a Christian place of worship called?

A church

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What is Baptism?

A Christian ritual involving water that symbolizes washing away sins and beginning a new life.

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What is Communion (Eucharist)?

Eating bread and drinking wine to remember what Jesus gave for us.

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What is the Resurrection?

Jesus coming back to life after three days.

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Approximately what year did Islam begin?

Around 610 AD

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What is the holy book of Islam?

The Qur'an (Koran)

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What is an Islamic house of worship called?

Mosque

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What symbol is commonly associated with Islam?

The crescent and star

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What is the name used for God in Islam?

Allah

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Approximately how many followers of Islam are there in the world today?

About 2 billion

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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.

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Where are Muslims expected to make a pilgrimage at least once during their lifetime, if they are able?

Mecca (Makkah)

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What do Muslims move around in a counterclockwise motion?

The Kaaba

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What is Sharia?

Islamic religious law/guidance

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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)

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Name four of the Five Pillars of Islam.

  1. 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)