RST 105 - Religion and the Big Questions » Spring 2023 » Quiz 3

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Question #1
The phrase from the Torah that describes "a holy nation, a royal priesthood" means this:
A.   All Jews descend from royalty
B.   Jews live in a special relationship with God
C.   All Jews are considered priests or priestly
D.   The modern nation of Israel is sacred
Question #2
Islam is a word which means:
A.   Peace
B.   Submission
C.   Followers of Allah
D.   God
Question #3
The Sabbath is primarily celebrated in the home, not the synagogue.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #4
Allah is an Arabic word that means:
A.   Our God
B.   The true God
C.   The one God
D.   The God of Abraham
Question #5
The principle of sawm may require you to be hungry and thirsty.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #6
The hijra is important to all Muslims because. . .
A.   It includes the dietary laws
B.   It is the founding of Islam as they flee from Mecca to Medina
C.   It is the first recitation of the Qur'an
D.   It is one of the pillars of Islam
Question #7
Sunni and Shia are:
A.   Two of the pillars of Islam
B.   Two central divisions within Islam
C.   Two important people in the founding of Islam
D.   Two cities in ancient Arabia
Question #8
The Shoah is a term that is used to describe:
A.   The "utter destruction" of the Temple
B.   The "utter destruction" of the Law
C.   The "utter destruction" of innocence
D.   The "utter destruction" of European Judaism
Question #9
Complete this sentence: The Qur'an. . .
A.   was written by Mohammed
B.   was recited by Mohammed
C.   is the teachings and sayings of Mohammed
D.   was written by an angel
Question #10
In Islam, the concept of jihad is about war.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #11
Shariah is mainly rules for righteous living.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #12
More Jews live in the United States than live in the modern state of Israel.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #13
The Shema of Judaism expresses a belief in this:
A.   Ritual purity
B.   There is only one God
C.   The Torah
D.   A homeland for the people of Israel
Question #14
The Torah is the same as the Christian Old Testament.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #15
Widely celebrated in the US, within Judaism Hannukah is:
A.   A harvest festival
B.   A festival equivalent to Christmas
C.   A minor festival
D.   The Day of Atonement
Question #16
In Islam, the Shahadah is an optional statement.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #17
In Judaism, the Passover celebrates:
A.   The founding of the state of Israel
B.   The giving of the law to Moses
C.   The end of exile
D.   The escape from slavery
Question #18
Correctly complete this sentence: The pillars of Islam are. . .
A.   Charity, pilgrimage, almsgiving, prayer, and work
B.   Foundational beliefs for all Muslims
C.   Charity, prayer, work, faith, and belief
D.   The basic construction of every mosque
Question #19
Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism differ from each other mainly in this:
A.   Rituals and customs
B.   Festivals and celebrations
C.   Faith and morals
D.   The interpretation of the law

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