THE EXAM

1.-The exam is a test. 2.-Read the question carefully before answering it.3.-There are four alternatives a)b)c) d) for each question. 4.-Only one alternative is correct.. Circle only one alternative for each question..5.-If you circle two or more alternatives for each question, it 6.-Use only blue or black pen. Pencil is not allowed in this exam.7.-When you have finished answering all the questions, please check your answers.

THINGS WE NEED TO IMPROVE

• To amplify the technological resources which we can use in Religion classes.(films, internet, CD Rom )

• Knowledge and understanding of religious terminology are important , but ability to apply that knowledge is more important.

• To work in small groups in class. • Discuss possible reasons why people might agree or

disagree with some religious questions. • Write your own glossary.

LESSON SEVEN

• WE BELIEVE IN ONLY ONE GOD• ( Christianity, Judaism and Islam)• BUT THERE ARE SOME BIG DIFFERENCES.

1) The biggest difference is the Christian belief in the Trinity. Jews never believed Christ was the Son of God.

2)Another difference between Jewish and Christian teaching is that Jews are forbidden to draw or make images of God.

JUDAISM

• The religion of the Jewish people.• Synagoge: a place of worship for followers of

Judaism.

THE JEWISH BIBLETeNaKh

T= TORAHThe Torah is the first five books of the Bible ( Genesis, Exodus,

Leviticus, Deuteronomy) Jews regard the Torah as the holiest part of the Tenakh , as it was given to Moses directly by God.

N=NEVI'IM( Prophets)This collection of books is divided into two. The Former Prophets trace

the history of the Israelites after the death of Moses. The Latter Prophets contain the words of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and 12 Minor

Prophets.

K=KETUVIM( Writings)It contains the rest of Old Testament ( Psalms,Proverbs)

JUDAISMKEY WORDS

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-Kiddush: a prayer usually recited over wine at Shabbat and other festivals.-Kosher: foods that are allowed for Jews.-Menorah: a seven-branched candlestick.

-Rosh ha-shaná: Jewish New Year which is celebrated in the autumn.-Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement. A fast day which occurs ten days after Rosh ha-

shaná.-Shabbat: Jewish holy day beginning at Friday sunset and ending on Saturday at

nightfall.-Synagogue: the Jewish place of worship.

Jews have no pictures of GOD

• WHY?• There are two reasons :• 1) No one Knows what he looks like.• 2) “ You shall not make for yorself an idol in

the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath” Exodus 20,4

What is a kippah?

• Many Jewish men and boys wear a small cap called a Kippah as sign of respect to God. It reminds them that God´s intelligence is higher than ours.

A KIPPAH

• A SEVEN-BRANCHED CANDLESTICK

WHAT IS A MENORAH?

THE POPE PRAYING

THE MUSLIM NAME FOR GOD IS ALLAHHE IS ALLAH,THE ONE, ALLAH IS

ETERNAL AND ABSOLUTE.

ISLAM IS SUBMISSION OR SURRENDER TO ALLAH

MUSLIMS BELIEVE THERE WERE MANY PROPHETSMuslims believe that Allah has intervened in human history . His message was delivered by the prophets. These include IBRAHIM( Abraham), Musa(

Moses), and Isa( Jesús)

BUT MUHAMMAD WAS THE FINAL PROPHET.

MUSLIMS FAST DURING RAMADAN

• 1) Muslims must fast between sunrise and sunset during the month of Ramadan in the Muslim Calendar.

• 2) This fasting means no food, no drink, no smoking. Ramadan is a time of both physical and moral self-discipline, and a time of total obedience to Allah.

• 3) Eid ul-Firt marks the end of Ramadan.