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 are considered priests or priestly
B.   The modern nation of Israel is sacred
C.   All Jews descend from royalty
D.   Jews live in a special relationship with God
Question #2
Islam is a word which means:
A.   Peace
B.   Followers of Allah
C.   God
D.   Submission
Question #3
The Sabbath is primarily celebrated in the home, not the synagogue.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #4
Allah is an Arabic word that means:
A.   The true God
B.   Our 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 of the pillars of Islam
B.   Two cities in ancient Arabia
C.   Two central divisions within 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 European Judaism
B.   The "utter destruction" of the Law
C.   The "utter destruction" of the Temple
D.   The "utter destruction" of innocence
Question #9
Complete this sentence: The Qur'an. . .
A.   was written by an angel
B.   is the teachings and sayings of Mohammed
C.   was recited by Mohammed
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.   False
B.   True
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.   Ritual purity
B.   A homeland for the people of Israel
C.   There is only one God
D.   The Torah
Question #14
The Torah is the same as the Christian Old Testament.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #15
Widely celebrated in the US, within Judaism Hannukah is:
A.   A harvest festival
B.   A festival equivalent to Christmas
C.   The Day of Atonement
D.   A minor festival
Question #16
In Islam, the Shahadah is an optional statement.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #17
In Judaism, the Passover celebrates:
A.   The end of exile
B.   The founding of the state of Israel
C.   The giving of the law to Moses
D.   The escape from slavery
Question #18
Correctly complete this sentence: The pillars of Islam are. . .
A.   Foundational beliefs for all Muslims
B.   Charity, pilgrimage, almsgiving, prayer, and work
C.   The basic construction of every mosque
D.   Charity, prayer, work, faith, and belief
Question #19
Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism differ from each other mainly in this:
A.   Rituals and customs
B.   Faith and morals
C.   Festivals and celebrations
D.   The interpretation of the law

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