Spread of Islam — Unit test Answers

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Which beliefs apply to followers of Judaism? Select three options.People are created in God’s image.Jesus was the son of God.People must follow God’s law.There is one god.There are multiple gods.Individuals are evil and have no worth.

A
People are created in God’s image.
B
Jesus was the son of God.
C
People must follow God’s law.
D
There is one god.
E
There are multiple gods.
F
Individuals are evil and have no worth.
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How was Jewish religion incorporated into the foundation of Christianity?

A
The Christian holidays, Easter and Christmas, were adaptations from Jewish holidays.
B
The Christian symbol of the cross was adopted to represent Jewish belief in the resurrection of Jesus.
C
The Christian Bible included the Torah, which is the first five books of the Old Testament.
D
The Nicene Creed was created to standardize Jewish beliefs and later used to develop Christianity.
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Which term is the Arabic word for God?

A
Mecca
B
Allah
C
Islam
D
Qur’an
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Which statement about the Qur’an is true?

A
It is a collection of Muhammad’s prophecies.
B
It written in both Arabic and Hebrew.
C
It was compiled after Muhammad’s death.
D
It is a book that Muslims follow only during specific religious events.
6

Jewish and Christian teachings helped contribute to the spread and development of

A
universal education.
B
polytheism.
C
democratic ideals.
D
capitalism.
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What primary impact did King Solomon’s construction projects have on Jerusalem?

A
They left the entire kingdom deeply in debt.
B
They made the city famous for King Solomon’s wisdom.
C
They made the city unappealing to foreign visitors.
D
They created controversy over the secular design.
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What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

A
The Torah describes the basic laws of Judaism; the Talmud is a collection of interpretations of the Torah.
B
The Torah has been handed down for generations; the Talmud is a series of books.
C
The Torah means “study”; the Talmud means “the Five Books of Moses.”
D
The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.
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Read the passage from the New Testament of the Bible.Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.How does the idea found in this passage connect to Greco-Roman ideas?

A
It encourages people to pass judgment on others.
B
It encourages people to make excuses for bad behavior.
C
It emphasizes that everyone is equal under the law.
D
It supports the idea that people should use reason when passing judgment.
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Which statement about Abraham is the most accurate?

A
He was considered the father of all major religions.
B
He moved from Ur to Canaan to spread Islam.
C
His covenant with God helped all Jewish people.
D
His agreement with God ensured Abraham’s immortality.
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The official religion of the Roman Empire was a form of paganism in which worshippers prayed to Roman gods and the emperor. In Judea, was there any freedom of religion under Roman rule?

A
No, early Christians were persecuted.
B
Yes, Jews were able to practice their religion.
C
No, everyone was required to worship the emperor.
D
Yes, all religions were tolerated if they incorporated Roman religion.
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What brought an end to Islam’s Golden Age?

A
Muhammad’s death
B
Justinian’s rule
C
the Umayyad Dynasty
D
the Mongol invasion
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What is a Hajj?

A
a book of laws
B
a religious idol
C
a journey to Mecca
D
a member of an Arab tribe

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