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.   The modern nation of Israel is sacred
B.   Jews live in a special relationship with God
C.   All Jews are considered priests or priestly
D.   All Jews descend from royalty
Question #2
Islam is a word which means:
A.   God
B.   Peace
C.   Followers of Allah
D.   Submission
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 God of Abraham
D.   The one God
Question #5
The principle of sawm may require you to be hungry and thirsty.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #6
The hijra is important to all Muslims because. . .
A.   It includes the dietary laws
B.   It is one of the pillars of Islam
C.   It is the founding of Islam as they flee from Mecca to Medina
D.   It is the first recitation of the Qur'an
Question #7
Sunni and Shia are:
A.   Two central divisions within Islam
B.   Two cities in ancient Arabia
C.   Two of the pillars of Islam
D.   Two important people in the founding of Islam
Question #8
The Shoah is a term that is used to describe:
A.   The "utter destruction" of the Temple
B.   The "utter destruction" of European Judaism
C.   The "utter destruction" of innocence
D.   The "utter destruction" of the Law
Question #9
Complete this sentence: The Qur'an. . .
A.   was recited by Mohammed
B.   is the teachings and sayings of Mohammed
C.   was written by an angel
D.   was written by Mohammed
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.   True
B.   False
Question #13
The Shema of Judaism expresses a belief in this:
A.   A homeland for the people of Israel
B.   Ritual purity
C.   There is only one God
D.   The Torah
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 minor festival
B.   A festival equivalent to Christmas
C.   A harvest festival
D.   The Day of Atonement
Question #16
In Islam, the Shahadah is an optional statement.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #17
In Judaism, the Passover celebrates:
A.   The giving of the law to Moses
B.   The escape from slavery
C.   The end of exile
D.   The founding of the state of Israel
Question #18
Correctly complete this sentence: The pillars of Islam are. . .
A.   Charity, prayer, work, faith, and belief
B.   Charity, pilgrimage, almsgiving, prayer, and work
C.   The basic construction of every mosque
D.   Foundational beliefs for all Muslims
Question #19
Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism differ from each other mainly in this:
A.   The interpretation of the law
B.   Festivals and celebrations
C.   Faith and morals
D.   Rituals and customs

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