History Grade 12 Term 2

Question 1

Judaism

Answer 1

The monotheistic religion of the Jews

Question 2

Christianity

Answer 2

The religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.

Question 3

Islam

Answer 3

The religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.

Question 4

Rites

Answer 4

A religious or other solemn ceremony or act.

Question 5

Tenets

Answer 5

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

Question 6

Tolerance

Answer 6

The ability or willingness to tolerate something.

Question 7

Monotheism

Answer 7

The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

Question 8

Polytheism

Answer 8

The belief in or worship of more than one god.

Question 9

Diversity

Answer 9

The state of being diverse.

Question 10

Quran

Answer 10

Islamic sacred book.

Question 11

Bible

Answer 11

The Christian scriptures.

Question 12

Torah

Answer 12

The law of God as revealed to Moses and recorded in the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures.

Question 13

Talmud

Answer 13

Body of Jewish civil and ceremonial law and legend comprising the Mushnah

Question 14

Rabbi

Answer 14

A Jewish scholar or teacher, especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law.

Question 15

Imam

Answer 15

The person who leads prayers in a mosque.

Question 16

Kismet

Answer 16

Destiny; fate

Question 17

Covenant

Answer 17

An agreement.

Question 18

Prophet

Answer 18

Books or a person regarded as an inspired teacher.

Question 19

Orthodox

Answer 19

Conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true.

Question 20

Hierarchy

Answer 20

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.