SS7G8 Middle East Religions

Where do most Middle Eastern Jews live?

• Saudi Arabia

• Israel

• Iran

• Iraq

What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia Muslims?

• The Shia wanted to change direction of prayer to Medina, rather than Mecca.

• The Sunni wanted to change part of the Five Pillars

• The Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims, the Sunni did not.

• They disagreed over who should lead Muslims after Muhammad’s death.

Which best describes the religion of Arabs?

• The majority of Arabs are Shia Muslims

• All Arabs are Sunni Muslims

• Most Arabs speak Farsi

• Most are Muslim, though there are also many Christians and those of other faiths

Who is a common figure in the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Jesus

• Abraham

• Moses

• Muhammad

The oldest religion in Southwest Asia is:

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What are the three prominent religions in Southwest Asia?

• Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity

• Judaism, Islam, Christianity

• Judaism, Islam, Hinduism

• Persian, Islam, Christianity

What is the belief in only one god?

• Polytheism

• Heathenism

• Monotheism

• Judaism

What city is an important holy site for Jews, Christians and Muslims?

• Jerusalem

• Bagdad

• Egypt

• Cyrus

What is the most sacred text of the Jewish religion?

• Bible

• Torah

• Koran

• New Testament

Where did Judaism originate?

• Israel

• Egypt

• Syria

• Iraq