Monotheistic Religions Assessment
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Closely Reading a Text
Closely read the text and follow these steps to answer the following questions.
1) Underline key terms in the question.
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Closely Reading a Text
Closely read the text and follow these steps to answer the following questions.
1) Underline key terms in the question.
2) Highlight the answer in the text
3) Place the # of the question by the answer in the text.
Passage 1: Judaism-The First Monotheistic Religion
Monotheistic Religions: Monotheism means a belief in one single God. The three great monotheistic religions are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. These religions all believe in the same all-powerful, all-knowing God who created everything that exists. These religions also believe in some or all of the teachings and stories of the Bible. The Bible includes the writings of ancient Judaism (Hebrew Bible) and later on – Christianity.
The Origins of Judaism: The Hebrew Bible is ancient writings that tell about the Hebrews and the development of Judaism. Hebrews are also called Israelites and Jews. The Hebrew Bible’s first five books are called the Torah and include the commandments or laws that direct Jewish life. Judaism believes in a coming Messiah or Savior who will restore the kingdom of the Jewish people and save them from their enemies.
Leaders in Judaism: Judaism began with the Hebrew, Abraham. God made a covenant with Abraham that if he went to Canaan (modern day Israel) God would make him into a great nation. So Abraham obeyed and became known as the “Father of the Israelites or Jews”. Moses is considered a great prophet of the Israelites and led them out of slavery in Egypt. This event is known as the Exodus. God also gave Moses the Ten Commandments, the basic laws and teachings of Judaism. David is considered the great king of Israel and made Jerusalem the capital and a holy city. Solomon, David’s son, built the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Monotheistic Religions: Monotheism means a belief in one single God. The three great monotheistic religions are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. These religions all believe in the same all-powerful, all-knowing God who created everything that exists. These religions also believe in some or all of the teachings and stories of the Bible. The Bible includes the writings of ancient Judaism (Hebrew Bible) and later on – Christianity.
The Origins of Judaism: The Hebrew Bible is ancient writings that tell about the Hebrews and the development of Judaism. Hebrews are also called Israelites and Jews. The Hebrew Bible’s first five books are called the Torah and include the commandments or laws that direct Jewish life. Judaism believes in a coming Messiah or Savior who will restore the kingdom of the Jewish people and save them from their enemies.
Leaders in Judaism: Judaism began with the Hebrew, Abraham. God made a covenant with Abraham that if he went to Canaan (modern day Israel) God would make him into a great nation. So Abraham obeyed and became known as the “Father of the Israelites or Jews”. Moses is considered a great prophet of the Israelites and led them out of slavery in Egypt. This event is known as the Exodus. God also gave Moses the Ten Commandments, the basic laws and teachings of Judaism. David is considered the great king of Israel and made Jerusalem the capital and a holy city. Solomon, David’s son, built the First Temple in Jerusalem.
1. According to the passage, what is the central idea of monotheism?
a) The belief in three religions. b) The belief in the Bible.
c) The belief in one single God. d) The belief in many gods.
2. According to the passage, why was the Torah important to the Hebrews?
a) It was a covenant between God and David
b) It established the nation, Israel
c) It contained the laws and commandments of God
d) It gave directions on how to build the temple
3. All of the following are important contributions of Moses EXCEPT:
a) He began Judaism.
b) He was considered a great prophet.
c) He gave the people the basic laws of Judaism.
d) He led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt.
a) The belief in three religions. b) The belief in the Bible.
c) The belief in one single God. d) The belief in many gods.
2. According to the passage, why was the Torah important to the Hebrews?
a) It was a covenant between God and David
b) It established the nation, Israel
c) It contained the laws and commandments of God
d) It gave directions on how to build the temple
3. All of the following are important contributions of Moses EXCEPT:
a) He began Judaism.
b) He was considered a great prophet.
c) He gave the people the basic laws of Judaism.
d) He led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt.
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Passage 2: Christianity and Islam
The Origins of Christianity: The Christian Bible includes the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the New Testament. The New Testament’s first four books are called the Gospels and tell about the life and teachings of Jesus. Christians believe that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah or Savior who saves people from judgment at death and will one day return and set up a kingdom. Jesus was crucified on a cross. According to the Christian Bible, three days later, he arose from the dead and appeared to his disciples. This event is known as the Resurrection celebrated on Easter Sunday.
Leaders in Christianity: Jesus had twelve specific disciples whom he taught and sent out to preach his teachings and to do miracles. Those who spread a religion are called missionaries. After the Resurrection, a Jew named Paul had a vision of Jesus, and became an important Christian missionary, spreading the religion around the Roman Empire. His letters to early churches are part of the Christian Bible.
The Origins and Leader of Islam: The Quran (Koran) is the sacred text of followers of Islam called Muslims. The Quran says that people should worship Allah (God) alone and obey his laws. Muslims believe that the Quran was the last of Allah’s messages and was given by Allah to Muhammad. Muhammad became known as the last and great prophet of God (Allah).
Passage 2: Christianity and Islam
The Origins of Christianity: The Christian Bible includes the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the New Testament. The New Testament’s first four books are called the Gospels and tell about the life and teachings of Jesus. Christians believe that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah or Savior who saves people from judgment at death and will one day return and set up a kingdom. Jesus was crucified on a cross. According to the Christian Bible, three days later, he arose from the dead and appeared to his disciples. This event is known as the Resurrection celebrated on Easter Sunday.
Leaders in Christianity: Jesus had twelve specific disciples whom he taught and sent out to preach his teachings and to do miracles. Those who spread a religion are called missionaries. After the Resurrection, a Jew named Paul had a vision of Jesus, and became an important Christian missionary, spreading the religion around the Roman Empire. His letters to early churches are part of the Christian Bible.
The Origins and Leader of Islam: The Quran (Koran) is the sacred text of followers of Islam called Muslims. The Quran says that people should worship Allah (God) alone and obey his laws. Muslims believe that the Quran was the last of Allah’s messages and was given by Allah to Muhammad. Muhammad became known as the last and great prophet of God (Allah).
4. All of the following are important beliefs about Jesus EXCEPT:
a) Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah or Savior.
b) Christians believe Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead.
c) Christians believe Jesus was a missionary to the Roman Empire.
d) Christians believe Jesus will return and set up a kingdom.
5. According to this passage, Muslims
a) worship Allah and follow the laws of the Quran.
b) worship Muhammad and follow the laws of the Quran.
c) worship God and follow the laws of Jesus.
d) worship Zeus and follow his laws.
6. What is the main idea of both passage 1 and 2?
a) To describe the religions of Christianity and Islam
b) To describe the Christian Bible and the Quran.
c) To describe the belief in one single God.
d) To describe the origin and leaders of Christianity and Islam.
a) Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah or Savior.
b) Christians believe Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead.
c) Christians believe Jesus was a missionary to the Roman Empire.
d) Christians believe Jesus will return and set up a kingdom.
5. According to this passage, Muslims
a) worship Allah and follow the laws of the Quran.
b) worship Muhammad and follow the laws of the Quran.
c) worship God and follow the laws of Jesus.
d) worship Zeus and follow his laws.
6. What is the main idea of both passage 1 and 2?
a) To describe the religions of Christianity and Islam
b) To describe the Christian Bible and the Quran.
c) To describe the belief in one single God.
d) To describe the origin and leaders of Christianity and Islam.
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Analysis Skills: Reading a Primary Source: A Christian Text
The Resurrected Jesus said to his disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. . .” (Matthew 28:18-20)
Analysis Skills: Reading a Primary Source: A Christian Text
The Resurrected Jesus said to his disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. . .” (Matthew 28:18-20)
7. Jesus told his disciples to do all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Go and teach new disciples to obey Jesus’ commandments
b) Go into all nations and make new disciples.
c) Go into heaven and baptize new disciples.
c) Go and baptize new disciples
Reading a Chart: Major Jewish Holy Days
a) Go and teach new disciples to obey Jesus’ commandments
b) Go into all nations and make new disciples.
c) Go into heaven and baptize new disciples.
c) Go and baptize new disciples
Reading a Chart: Major Jewish Holy Days
Name
Passover Rosh Hashana Yom Kippur Hanukkah |
Time of Year
April September-October September-October December |
Length
8 days (7 in Israel) 2 days 25 hours 8 days |
Reason for the Holy Day
To celebrate the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt and their return to the Promised Land To celebrate the Jewish New Year To make amends for sins of the past year. To celebrate religious freedom and the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem. |
Customs
Unleavened bread is eaten along with other special foods. No work, synagogue services, a shofar (ram’s horn) is blown. No work, synagogue services, pray, fast, apologize for wrongs of the past year. Light candles each night, eat fried foods, play a game called dreidel, give gifts |
8. According to the chart, all the following are similar between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur EXCEPT
a) no work b) A shofar is blown. c) synagogue services d) the time of year
9. According to the chart, all of the following are reasons Passover is celebrated EXCEPT:
a) Jews returned to the Promised Land
b) Jews escaped out of Egypt.
c) Jews celebrated the Jewish New Year.
d) Jews were no longer slaves.
10. Which Jewish holy day celebrates being able to worship freely?
a) Passover b) Rosh Hashana c) Yom Kippur d) Hanukkah
a) no work b) A shofar is blown. c) synagogue services d) the time of year
9. According to the chart, all of the following are reasons Passover is celebrated EXCEPT:
a) Jews returned to the Promised Land
b) Jews escaped out of Egypt.
c) Jews celebrated the Jewish New Year.
d) Jews were no longer slaves.
10. Which Jewish holy day celebrates being able to worship freely?
a) Passover b) Rosh Hashana c) Yom Kippur d) Hanukkah
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Informational Reading: Closely Reading a Text
Informational Reading: Closely Reading a Text
11. This is done mainly during Ramadan?
a) Declaration of Faith b) Almsgiving c) Fasting
12. Prayer _____
a) must be done five times each day, facing the city of Mecca
b) must be done at least once each day
c) has no limit or minimum
13. Which Pillar only needs to be done once?
a) None b) Sawm c) All of them d) Hajj
14. Shahadah expresses a person’s
a) willingness to give
b) willingness to pray
c) willingness to believe in God
a) Declaration of Faith b) Almsgiving c) Fasting
12. Prayer _____
a) must be done five times each day, facing the city of Mecca
b) must be done at least once each day
c) has no limit or minimum
13. Which Pillar only needs to be done once?
a) None b) Sawm c) All of them d) Hajj
14. Shahadah expresses a person’s
a) willingness to give
b) willingness to pray
c) willingness to believe in God
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Closely Reading Visual Information: MAP
Closely Reading Visual Information: MAP
15. This map shows:
a) Moses leading the Hebrews from the Nile to Canaan.
b) Abraham going from Ur to Canaan.
16. What city is northernmost?
a) Ur b) Haran c) Shechem
17. The shape of this path has become known as the Fertile Crescent.
Using evidence from the map, why would this have been a good route for travelers to take?
Write in sentences.
a) Moses leading the Hebrews from the Nile to Canaan.
b) Abraham going from Ur to Canaan.
16. What city is northernmost?
a) Ur b) Haran c) Shechem
17. The shape of this path has become known as the Fertile Crescent.
Using evidence from the map, why would this have been a good route for travelers to take?
Write in sentences.