Monotheism (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is monotheism?
What is monotheism?
Belief in one supreme God
What did early polytheistic societies typically worship gods associated with?
What did early polytheistic societies typically worship gods associated with?
Fertility, harvest & natural phenomena
Where did Abraham grow up?
Where did Abraham grow up?
Ur Kasdim (modern-day Iraq)
Where did God instruct Abraham to travel?
Where did God instruct Abraham to travel?
Canaan
Which practice stems from the covenant between God and Abraham?
Which practice stems from the covenant between God and Abraham?
Circumcision
How long was Moses absent when the Israelites created the golden calf?
How long was Moses absent when the Israelites created the golden calf?
40 days
When did the Israelites' devotion to God typically weaken?
When did the Israelites' devotion to God typically weaken?
During times of peace
What time period is known as the Axial Age?
What time period is known as the Axial Age?
800-200 BCE
What was the significance of the Temple in Jerusalem?
What was the significance of the Temple in Jerusalem?
It was where God was believed to reside
How many idols were worshipped in Mecca before Islam?
How many idols were worshipped in Mecca before Islam?
Over 300
When did Muhammad peacefully take control of Mecca?
When did Muhammad peacefully take control of Mecca?
630 CE
Who gave Muhammad the message about worshipping one God?
Who gave Muhammad the message about worshipping one God?
Angel Gabriel