Evidence of the Sacred in Contemporary Culture (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What does the term 'sacred' refer to?
What does the term 'sacred' refer to?
Places with special meaning & divine link
What combination typically makes a place sacred?
What combination typically makes a place sacred?
History, spiritual beliefs & practice
How do Catholic churches become sacred spaces?
How do Catholic churches become sacred spaces?
Through the ritual of communion
What do Catholics believe about transubstantiation?
What do Catholics believe about transubstantiation?
Bread & wine literally become body & blood
Why do Muslims consider the Kaa'ba the first sacred site?
Why do Muslims consider the Kaa'ba the first sacred site?
Adam worshipped the one God there
Who does Islamic tradition say built the house of worship at the Kaa'ba?
Who does Islamic tradition say built the house of worship at the Kaa'ba?
Ibrahim (Abraham) and Ishmael
What did angel Gabriel deliver to the Kaa'ba?
What did angel Gabriel deliver to the Kaa'ba?
A stone from Paradise
How often do Muslims pray facing towards the Kaa'ba?
How often do Muslims pray facing towards the Kaa'ba?
Five times daily
Who must undertake pilgrimage to the Kaa'ba?
Who must undertake pilgrimage to the Kaa'ba?
Muslims physically & financially able
Who destroyed the ancient Temple in Jerusalem?
Who destroyed the ancient Temple in Jerusalem?
The Romans in 70CE
When could the High Priest enter the Holy of Holies?
When could the High Priest enter the Holy of Holies?
Once yearly on Yom Kippur
What does the Western Wall represent for Jews today?
What does the Western Wall represent for Jews today?
Closest location to where God resided