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- 3. This city is considered the most sacred to Jews and Christians, but is also important to Muslims.
- 7. Followers of Christianity
- 9. This religion was founded in Saudi Arabia around 622 CE
- 11. This person is considered the "Father" or patriarch of all 3 SW Asian religions.
- 13. the place of worship for Jews
- 14. The holy book of Christianity
- 15. Considered the founder / major prophet of Islam
- 17. Muslim This group of Muslims believes the leader of Islam does not have to be a blood relative of Muhammad.
- 18. The holy book of Judaism
- 19. this religion began around 33 CE with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
- 20. Followers of Judaism
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- 1. Pillars of Faith The duties and responsibilities of Muslims
- 2. Refers to the spreading out of the Jews--the time when Jews were forced to leave their homeland (modern-day Israel)
- 3. This religion is the oldest of the three southwest Asian religions.
- 4. The Islamic holy book
- 5. Christians believe he was the Messiah (savior)
- 6. Followers of Islam
- 7. This is the largest religion in the world.
- 8. the second largest religion in the world
- 10. Muslim This group of Muslims believes the leader of Islam must be a blood relative / direct descendent of Muhammad.
- 12. Ten Commandments Moral code / rules to live by for Jews and Christians
- 16. A belief in one god
