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3. Discuss the fundamental differences between Western religions such as Christianity, Judaism
and Islam and Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.
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4. Why has religion been discouraged in China since 1949?
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8. In the box below draw the Star of David and explain its importance to the Jewish people.
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9. What are the Ten Commandments?
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11. Today the vast majority of Jewish people live in which two countries?
12. In the box below draw the symbol of Christianity and explain the significance of this symbol to
Christians.
13. The faith and belief of Christians revolves around the life and work of Jesus Christ. The life and
wisdom of Jesus can be found in the four books known as the _____________________.
14. In the space below describe the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
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15. What are the sacraments?
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16. The reading package identifies four important sacraments. Identify each below and provide a
brief description of the significance of each.
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17. What three Christian holidays are identified in the reading package?
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18. In the space below draw the symbol of the Islamic faith.
19. According the followers of Islam who was Muhammed and what was his role in the Islamic
faith?
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24. On the last page of the reading there is a list of the Ten Commandments and a description of the
Islamic faith and the Five Pillars. Identify some of the similarities and difference you notice
amongst these two separate religions.
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