World Religion Exam Review Flashcards
(151 cards)
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What country has the largest catholic population
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Brazil
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What is the catholic legal system called
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Cannon law
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How many catholic are there world wide
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1.378 billion
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What action originally had nothing to do with luck but was a way to protect from Satan
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Crossing your fingers
5
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What colour was more accurately associated with st Patrick
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Blue
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What is the job called that argues against someone becoming a saint
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The devils advocate
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Who was executed for translating the bible into English
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William Tyndale
8
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In what providence do most Catholics live in
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Quebec
9
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In 2006 and how many cultures where listed in Canada
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200
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How many Canadians today belong to a faith other than Christianity
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1 in 16
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What is the study of human society and culture along with their development
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Anthropology
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What is the response to mystery according to religion
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Embrace it
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What is something that is difficult or impossible to explain
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Mystery
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How many years after christs death was it illegal to practice Christianity
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300 yrs
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What symbols was used by Christians to identify each other and still remains a symbol of Christianity today
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A fish
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Matthew, mark, Luke and John are known as gospel writers or
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The evangelist
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Who created the term “ trinity”
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Tertullian
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How many languages has the bible been translated into
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1200
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What 3 provinces have government funded catholic schools
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- Ontario
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
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Name the 5 countries with the largest number of Catholics in order
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1) Brazil
2) Mexico
3) Philippines
4) USA
5) Italy
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What are 3 examples of religious pluralism
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- Canada
- USA
- India
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What are the 7 common elements of world religion
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- sacred stories
- sacred times
- sacred space
- sacred scripture
- actions
- beliefs
- community
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What are the 5 time periods of Christian evangelization in order
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1) the great commission
2) Christianity and the Roman Empire
3) the Middle Ages
4) modern times
5) the age of dialogue
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When does the calendar begin for Catholics
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The first Sunday of advent
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How many catholic parishes are in the world
168
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What is the saint for misbehaving children
St Matilda
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What is the patron saint of dogs
St roach
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Where was the first permanent settlement in Canada located
Nova Scotia
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When did Samuel Champlain establish his first settlement
1608
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What is the celebration of sacraments referred to as
Liturgy
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What is the most important ritual and liturgy in the Catholic Church
Sunday mass
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What is Jesus
- the incarnation
- the son of god
- the second person of the holy trinity
- fully human and fully divine
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Who was John the Baptist to Jesus
His cousin
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What were Jesus’ closest friends called
Apostles
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50 days after the resurrection is called what
Pentecost
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What is the percentage of Canadians who are catholic
43%
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How many Canadian diocese are in Canada
73
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What is the birth rate among Canadians born Catholics like
It is declining
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What are the 3 days that create the triduum of the church
- Holy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter
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What 2 main parts is the catholic liturgical year divided into
- Sacred time
- ordinary time
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The liturgical calendar uses colour to represent various times what are the colours for each time
- Ordinary time: green
- the triduum: yellow/ gold
- lent and advent: purple
- Pentecost: red
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What are the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and how many times can each happen
- baptism (once)
- confirmation (once)
- Eucharist (unlimited)
- reconciliation (unlimited)
- anointing of the sick (unlimited)
- marriage (usually only once)
- holy orders (once)
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What is the patron saint of Canada
St Joesph
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What are 6 examples of countries that catholic immigrants came from to establish canada
- Italy
- Scotland
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Ukraine
- Philippines
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According to the 2016 census how many people identify as indigenous
1.67 million
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What province has the largest indigenous population
Ontario
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What is the largest Canadian reserve
Six nations of the grand river
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What percentage of Canadian indigenous live in urban areas
60%
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How long has the water advisory that affects 20% of Canadians lasted
25 yrs
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When was the Indian act passed
1876
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When was the first modern day treaty between the government and indigenous people of Canada created
1975
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How far back ago did indigenous cultural traditions in Canada exist
400 yrs ago
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How many indigenous communities are there living through your Canada
More that 634
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There is a total of 10 indigenous culture areas in North America. how many of them are in Canada
6
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What catholic concept is directly linked to the indigenous view and respect for the environment
Stewardship
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What indigenous sacred ceremony involves sage, céder and sweet grass and is dedicated to cleansing the body and spirt
Smudging ceremony
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When did the first residential school begin
1840’s
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When did the last residential school close
1996
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What was the purpose of residential schools
To “civilize” them and introduce them to white European way of life
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What does crippled two tongue refer to
An inability to communicate in their native language or English
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What percentage of residential schools survivors are at risk of mental illness
98%
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The Bryce report of 1906 highlighted and addressed
Infectious diseases being spread at the schools ( ethnic cleansing)
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The Bryce report of 1906 highlighted and addressed
Infectious diseases being spread at the schools ( ethnic cleansing)
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Is the indigenous population the fastest growing and youngest Canadian population
yes
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Are non-indigenous and indigenous people responsible for the treaties and rights involved
yes
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Are the Treaties entered into by the government and indigenous people are still binding today
yes
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True or false: 1 in 4 indigenous people living on a reserve are younger than 15
true
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Are the unemployment, suicide, and family violence rates higher for indigenous people than non-indigenous
Yes
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True or false: high school completion rates are the same for indigenous and non-indigenous students
false
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Do indigenous communities encourage their rituals and celebrations to be recorded as a way to deeper connect with the spirit
No
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Was the Roman catholic church the only church involved in the creation and running of the residential schools
No
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What 3 groups are included in the Canadian definition of indigenous
- Metis
- Inuit
- Indigenous/first Nation -status and no status
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What are the 7 grandfather teachings and their animal representatives
- Humility (wolf)
- Courage (bear)
- Respect (buffalo)
- Wisdom (beaver)
- Honesty (sabe)
- Truth (turtle)
- love (eagle)
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What are the 6 main indigenous ceremonies discussed in class
- vision quest
- smudging ceremony
- sacred pipe ceremony
- Sweat lodge
- Death
- Naming ceremony
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What are the names used by the Siouan, Iroquois, and Algonkian communities for the great spirit
Siouan: walka talka
Iroquois: Orenda
Algonkian: Manitou
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In Jewish Modern history which two religious movements survived the fall of the temple in 70 CE
Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism
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What group of Jews had an easier time being accepted by the communities the lived in
Western European Jews
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In world war 2 how much of the world's Jewish population was murdered in the Holocaust
more than 1/3
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What year was the state of Israel created
1948
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What is the symbol of the covenant made between King David and God
a throne
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What Jewish figure defied his father and his community, all believers of polytheism and idolatry, to follow God and believe in Monotheism
Abraham
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What is considered the heart of Jewish faith
The torah
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What is a common symbol for Jewish families to have on their front door and possible other doors
Mezuzah
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What is the synagogue viewed as
a place for worship and study
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What is the most important part of the synagogue
the ark where the Torah are kept
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What was the temple for Jews historically used for
- worship
- sacrifice
- education
- gathering
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When does the Seder dinner/meal take place
the first night of passover
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What sin is forbidden in all branches of Judaism
Adultery
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What is the reform branch of Judaism considered when in regarded to sexuality
lighter
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What is the canopy called that Jewish weddings traditionally take place under
a huppah which symbolizes the home the husband and wife will build together and share
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When it is possible when should a Jewish Funeral take place
24 hours after death
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Canada has the __ largest Jewish population in the world
4th
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Canadian Jews tend to live in major cities like
-Montreal
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Winnipeg
- Calgary
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Is the Torah also referred to as the Talmud and Mishnah
no
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Who was Jacobs first wife? and who was Jacobs favorite wife
First: Leah
Favorite: Rachael
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What book does the Torah begin with
Genesis
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What where synagogues designed to help Jews with
To help them maintain their identity and worship no matter where they are
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Do you have to be Jewish to attend a Jewish wedding in the synagogue that is performed by a rabbi
no
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Where animal and human sacrifices apart of Jewish history and ancient traditions
yes
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Is the Jewish home considered a sacred place
yes and it is a part of faith development
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Who had 12 sons that became known as the tribes of Israel
Jacob
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What book does the Torah begin with
Genesis
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What day is shabbat
Saturday. It begins Friday at sunset and goes in till you can see a star in the sky on Saturday night
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How many commandments do Jews follow
630
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True or false: Yom Kippur is celebrated by Jews to mend their relationship with God
True
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What 2 catergories is Jewish history broken into
- Biblical times
- Modern history
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Who are the patriarchs of Judaism in order
1) Abraham
2) Issac
3) Jacob
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What are the 3 parts of the Tanakh
- Torah (teachings)
- Neumiivan (prophets)
- Kuvliam (writings)
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What are the 3 words that describe the actions of living the Jewish faith in order
1) worship
2) Prayer
3) remembering
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What are the 6 symbolic items that fill the Seder plate
- Harosyth
- Parsley
- Shank Bone
- Roasted egg
- Bitter herbs
- wine
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What are the 3 main branches of Judaism
- Orthodox Judaism (majority of world Jews)
- Conservative Judaism (majority of Canadian Jews)
- Reform Judaism
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What is Islam
- The youngest world religion
- the most explicit world religion
- an Abrahamic religion
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What is Muhammad considered and what is his nick name
- The founder of Islam
- Al-Amin
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When was the Qur'an recorded and collected
During Muhammad's life
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Who was the first Islam leader after Muhammad after his death
Abu Bakr
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The Muslim population represent ___ of the world's population
1/5
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Why is Islam considered the fastest growing religion
because of birth rates
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Where is the largest population of Muslims located
Indonesia
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Where does the growth of Canadian Muslims come from
Immigration rates
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What percentage of Canadian Muslims live in Ontario
61%
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How many Muslims are estimated to live in the world
1.6 billion
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Do Muslim women traditionally take their husbands last name
no, they traditionally keep their last name
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How many prophets are mentioned in the Qur'an
25
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How many countries have a population of more than 95% being Islamic
25 countries
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Are Muslims aloud to have pork and alcohol for celebrations
No they aren't
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When is abortion aloud in Islam
when the mother's life is endangered
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What are parents viewed as in Islam
Moral agents
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What is forbidden in Islam and is viewed as morally wrong
- Premarital sex
- Masturbation
- Homosexuality (punishable crime)
- Pornography
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What does halal and Haram mean
Halal: allowed
Haram: forbidden
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In Islam what forms can Marriage take place as
- Love matches
- Arranged marriages
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Is the Gucci Logo and Nike swoosh inspired by Islamic symbols
yes
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Is birth control allowed in Islamic marriages
Yes
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When was the first mosque in Canada built
1938
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What is the official symbol of Islam
There isn't one, the crescent moon and star is the unofficial one
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What is the month of pilgrimage in Islam
The Dhu'l-Hijja
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What is Jesus in the Islamic faith
he is a prophet who is referred to as Isa
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When do Muslims fast during Ramadan
for an entire month during sunlight hours
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What calendar do Muslims follow
the lunar calendar which is 10-11 days shorter that the christian calendar
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What is the most common head covering for Muslim women
the hijab
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How are Muslim men required to dress
they must be covered from the navel to the knee
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Do you have to be Islamic to attend a Islam school
yes
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What are the 5 pillars of Islam
- The Shahadah
- Salat
- Zakut
- Sawm
- Hajj
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What are Shi'ite Muslims
they believe the leadership of the faith should be passed down through the direct descendants of the prophet Muhammad. They form the majority of Muslims in Iraq and Iran
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What are the Sunni Muslims
They believe the leader of their faith should be the person who is the best candidate. They make up the majority of the world's Muslims population
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What are the key dates in Muhammad's life
- 570CE: Muhammad is born in Mecca
- 610CE: Muhammad receives his first revelation
- 622CE: Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca for Medina
- 630CE: Muhammed returns to Mecca
- 632CE: Muhammad dies in Medina
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What are the holy cities/cites in Islam
- Mecca
- Medina
- Jerusalem
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What are the holy sights of Islam
- Dome of rock
- Plain of Arafat
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What are 6 examples of celebrities who follow the Muslim faith
- Ice cube
- Muhammad Ali
- Akon
- Snoop dog
- Shaquille O'neal
- Janet Jackson
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What are 7 facts about Islam in Canada and Ontario
- fastest growing religious group in Canada
- Much of the growth comes from immigration
- Fewer than half of the Canadian Muslim population was born in Canada
- The largest # of Muslims live in Ontario
- Canadian Muslims tend to live in big cities like the GTA
- The first Canadian born Muslim was born in 1854
- In 1938 the first mosque in Canada opened called Al-Rashid mosque in Edmonton
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What role does Jesus play in Islam
- he is seen as a prophet who is involved in what "has happened" and "what will happen"
- They do believe that he was born from a virgin but he was not the son of God
- In Islam he didn't die on the cross he just went to heaven alive and will come back to earth one day
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What are 10 names for Allah
- The holy
- All pure
- The loving one
- The king
- Most Merciful
- All compassionate
- Professor of greatness
- The provider
- Most Gracious
- Ever-Tranquil
