World Religions

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World Religions

• Monotheistic/Semitic Religions

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Who led the Israelites out of bondage?
Moses
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How did Christian missionaries appeal to educated
Romans?
They used the discipline of Greek philosophy
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According to Muslim beliefs, Muhammad heard this
voice calling him to be a messenger of God.
Gabriel
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Muhammads journey to Yathrib (later named
Medina) was known as this.
Hijrah
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The journey of many jews away from their homeland
to different parts of the world is called.
Diaspora
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The first book of the Hebrew Bible.
Genesis
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• Which is NOT a pillar of Islam
• Praying five times a day
• Participating in holy wars
• Giving charity to the poor
• Making a Hajj

Participating in holy wars
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Name three great leaders in the Jewish faith
Moses, David Solomon
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All civilizations have these beliefs in common
Creation Afterlife Rules regulations
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Term for those who suffer or die for their beliefs
Martyr
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One of two major schools that Buddhism split into
Mahayana and Theravada
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The new religion of Christianity appealed to many
group because it emphasized justice, morality,
service and this.
forgiveness
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The first four books of the Christian New
Testament are called the Gospels. Who wrote them?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
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Term for Gods special relationship/agreement
with the Israelites
Covenant
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Term for the spreading out of the Jewish people
Diaspora
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Greek term for the 12 followers of Jesus
Apostle
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Father of the Israelite people
Abraham
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He played the most influential role in spreading
Christianity
Paul