Cultural Characteristics of Southwest Asia Review

What is the most prominent religion in the Middle East?

(a)  

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are (a)   theistic religions.

Monotheistic means the belief in (a)   god.

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism trace their roots to _______, the father of their faith

• God

• Allah

• Jesus

• Abraham

The Jewish holy book is called the -----

(a)  

Jews worship in a _____

• temple
• church
• mosque
• synagogue

Jews believe that Jesus Christ is the messiah that will lead them to the Promised Land

• True

• False

Christians believe who is the messiah?

• Abraham
• Moses
• Jesus Christ
• Allah

What are parables?

• Parables are complex mathematical equations.
• Parables are scientific theories about nature.
• Parables are short, allegorical stories that teach a moral or lesson.
• Parables are lengthy historical accounts.

Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead and went to heaven three days later. This is known as the (a)