Social Studies: The Abrahamic Religions Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are the three major Abrahamic religions?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
These religions trace their beginnings back to the prophet Abraham.
What is a key belief shared by all three Abrahamic religions?
Belief in One God
All three are monotheistic, believing in only one God.
Name a shared prophet across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Abraham, Moses
Both prophets are respected in all three religions.
What are the sacred texts of the Abrahamic religions?
Judaism: Torah, Christianity: Bible, Islam: Qur’an
The Qur’an can also be spelled Quran.
What is a common practice in all three Abrahamic religions?
Prayer
Regular prayer is an important aspect of each religion.
What value is emphasized in all three Abrahamic religions?
Charity
Helping those in need is considered a key value.
Which city is significant for all three Abrahamic religions?
Jerusalem
All three have sacred sites located in Jerusalem.
What do all three religions believe regarding the afterlife?
Life after death
Each religion has beliefs concerning life after death.
Fill in the blank: Fasting is part of _______ practice.
religious
Fasting is a significant aspect of religious observance.
What holiday in Judaism celebrates the escape from slavery in Egypt?
Passover
This event was led by Moses.
What does Easter celebrate in Christianity?
The death and resurrection of Jesus
This holiday is central to Christian faith.
What is Ramadan in Islam?
A month of fasting, prayer, and reflection
Ramadan is a significant period in the Islamic calendar.
Who is considered the first prophet in all three religions?
Abraham
He is a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What did Moses receive that is significant to the Israelites?
The Ten Commandments
These commandments provide guidelines for moral living.
Who is the central figure in Christianity?
Jesus
He is also respected as a prophet in Islam.
Who is the last prophet in Islam?
Muhammad
He was born in Mecca and started the Islamic faith in Medina.
True or False: Jesus practiced Judaism before Christianity began.
True
This fact highlights the historical context of Jesus’s life.
Where was Abraham born?
The city of Ur
Ur is located in present-day Iraq.
What land was promised to Abraham and his children?
Canaan
Canaan is significant in the history of the Abrahamic religions.
What do the Ten Commandments explain?
How people should treat each other and God
They serve as moral guidelines across the religions.
What do all three religions follow regarding moral conduct?
Moral laws
These laws help guide how people live.
