Final Exam

Question 1

What are the characteristics of the 3 western monotheistic religions?

Answer 1

belief in one god and forbid belief in other gods
divinely revealed historical faith 
recognize a judgement day
prophets 
no rebirth

Question 2

What is the goal in the 3 western monotheistic faiths?

Answer 2

show devotion to god and obey and follow God's will 
show humility (ego) and walk humbly with God

Question 3

What is the history and development of Judaism?

Answer 3

originated in the Arabian peninsula
began with Abraham and continues with Moses
First Monotheistic Faith

Question 4

What is the Torah?

Answer 4

The five books of Moses which provide a basis to faith

1. genesis
2. leviticus
3. numbers
4. deuteronomy
5. exodus

Question 5

What is the Shema?

Answer 5

Creedle Statement

love your lord with all your heart, soul and strength

Question 6

What is the Tanakh?

Answer 6

The Hebrew Bible- Old Testament

3 parts: Torah, Navi, Ketivum

Question 7

What is the Mishnah?

Answer 7

early writings of the rabbis on how to live according to law

supplements, clarifies and contemplates the commandments of the Torah

Question 8

What is the Talmud?

Answer 8

Second most important source of authority
Tells jews how to apply law in everyday life
applies to everyday life and observance

Question 9

How is the universe in Judaism explained?

Answer 9

created with purpose
linear time
3 realms
pluralistic

Question 10

how do the Jews recognize the divine?

Answer 10

Monotheistic
God is superior
God is past, present and future
YAHWEH 
in control of good and evil
intervenes in history

Question 11

How is man described in Judaism?

Answer 11

created by God with purpose 
evolve, grow and change
made in God's image
free will 
2 equal tendencies- profane/sacred
chosen people

Question 12

what is the struggle in Judaism?

Answer 12

Sin
Turning on god
not following law

Question 13

How do you overcome sin in Judaism?

Answer 13

live according to law
atonement
do what is right
show compassion 
recognize gods power

Question 14

what is salvation in Judaism?

Answer 14

Heaven or reincarnation- dependent on branch

closeness to YAHWEH

Question 15

who are the teachers in Judaism?

Answer 15

Prophets- Joshuah, Samuel, Isaiah, Jonah

Question 16

What are the two sects of Judaism?

Answer 16

Orthodox-very strict

Reform-open to other religious beliefs

Question 17

what is Sabbath?

Answer 17

sunday worship to God

Question 18

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Answer 18

Jewish New Year

Question 19

What is sukkot?

Answer 19

feast of booths

Question 20

what is hanukkah?

Answer 20

festival of light and religious freedom

Question 21

what is passover?

Answer 21

time for remembering the tragedies of slavery in egypt.

Question 22

what are 2 rites of passage in Judaism?

Answer 22

Baptism

Bar Mitzfah/ Bat Mitzfah

Question 23

What is the history of Christianity?

Answer 23

Jesus died on the cross for our sins 
Resurrection
monotheistic
based on judaism
largest religion worldwide

Question 24

what is the Holy Bible?

Answer 24

the one true text of christianity

Question 25

How do christians view the universe?

Answer 25

linear time created with purpose 3 realms god intervenes as jesus

Question 26

how are the divine viewed in christianity?

Answer 26

``` monotheistic trinity- father,son , holy spirit personal assisted by angels outside but all around forgiving and merciful ```

Question 27

how is man viewed in christianity?

Answer 27

inherited original sin made in image of God free will

Question 28

Why is there suffering in Christianity?

Answer 28

Sin | 7 Deadly Sins

Question 29

How can you overcome sin in christianity?

Answer 29

7 cardinal virtues | ask for forgiveness

Question 30

what is salvation in christianity?

Answer 30

heaven

Question 31

What are the 3 denominations of christianity?

Answer 31

Orthodox Catholic Protestant

Question 32

what are some examples of protestant branches in christianity?

Answer 32

``` lutheran calvinist anglican baptist methodist evangelical mormon ```

Question 33

what is sabbath in christianity?

Answer 33

sunday prayer

Question 34

What is lent?

Answer 34

40 days before easter fast self examination

Question 35

what is palm sunday?

Answer 35

sunday before easter | jesus' entry into jerusalem

Question 36

what is good friday?

Answer 36

friday before easter | crucifixion of jesus on the cross

Question 37

what is easter?

Answer 37

resurrection of jesus christ

Question 38

what is the pentecost?

Answer 38

40 days after easter | coming of the holy spirit

Question 39

what is advent?

Answer 39

prep for christmas and christ's second coming

Question 40

what is christmas?

Answer 40

jesus birth

Question 41

what are the 6 rites of passage in christianity?

Answer 41

``` baptism holy communion confession ordination matrimony death ```

Question 42

what is the history of Islam?

Answer 42

``` youngest of western monotheistic faiths traces back to Abraham-Ishmael middle east, north america, europe characteristics: universality, adaptability, continuity prophet muhammad's perfect covenant ```

Question 43

what is the koran?

Answer 43

``` written in arabic hard to translate-meaning is loss poetic violence rooted in other biblical scripted-tanakh-gospels old testament prophets ```

Question 44

what is the Hadith?

Answer 44

not divine basis of faith saying and tradition of the prophets

Question 45

what is the universe in islam?

Answer 45

created by Allah linear time 3 realms

Question 46

how are the divine viewed in islam?

Answer 46

strict monotheism Allah-99 names intimately connected- not personal

Question 47

how is man viewed in Islam?

Answer 47

``` born innocent and free of sin gods image born muslim give into temptation choose to submit to Allah ```

Question 48

how do muslims overcome struggle?

Answer 48

submission to Allah correct faith- 5 articles correct deeds- 5 pillars compassion

Question 49

who is the imam?

Answer 49

leader of prayer in the mosque

Question 50

what are the 5 pillars of islam?

Answer 50

``` shahada- god salat-prayer sawm-fast zakat- charity hajj-pilgrimage ```

Question 51

what are the 5 articles of faith in Islam?

Answer 51

``` monotheism angels prophets scripture judgement day kismet ```

Question 52

What are the three sects of Islam?

Answer 52

Sunnis Shias Sufis

Question 53

where do muslims pray?

Answer 53

mosque

Question 54

how many times a day do muslims pray?

Answer 54

5

Question 55

what is the Hijra?

Answer 55

Muslim New Year