European Religions Study Guide

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What is the oldest of Europe's religions?
Judaism
monotheistic
This means you believe in and worship only 1 God.
Which religion is the foundation of many other religions?
Judaism
Followers of Judaism are called?
Jews
The holy book of Judaism is called?
the Torah, (first 5 books of the Bible)
Judaism was the first religion to do what?
Worship only 1 God
A key leader of Judaism was which man?
Moses
A major symbol of Judaism is the?
Star of David
Christianity is based on the teachings of whom?
Jesus, the Christ, who was also Jewish
Most people in Europe currently practice which religion?
Christianity
The holy book of Christianity is called?
The Bible
What are the 2 big groups of Christians called?
Catholic and Protestant
What is the major symbol of Christianity?
A Cross
Most Europeans today would describe themselves as what?
Christian Catholics
Who is today's leader of the Catholic church?
The Pope
What is the fastest growing religion of Europe?
Islam
People who practice Islam are called what?
Muslims
People who practice Christianity are called what?
Christians
The holy book of Islam is called?
The Koran
The key leader of Islam was whom?
Mohammad
The major symbol of Islam is?
A moon and star
The worship building of Christians is called?
A church
The worship building of Muslims is called?
A mosque
The worship building of Jews is called
A synagog
What do the religions of Europe have in common?
monotheism
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