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A #world History review test for Chapter 7
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Jewish religious leaders were called
Rabbis
Ashkenazim
Zealots
Sephardim
2
The Hebrew's religion was called
Diaspora
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
3
The Maccabees were a Jewish family that was tired of foreign rule
False
True
4
Under David, Israel's new capital became
Jerusalem
Damascus
Jerico
Samaria
5
What is the purpose of the Talmud?
to tell the history of the Jews
to reveal the word of God
to state the laws that Jews must follow
to explain Jewish laws
6
The Hebrew Bible contains all of the following except
commentaries to explain Jewish ideas
messages from the Hebrew prophets
expressions of Jewish wisdom
poetry, stories, and songs
7
After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves
Philistines
Canaanites
Jews
Israelites
8
The Dead Sea Scrolls helped scholars learn about
why Judaism became the first monotheistic religion
how the Mosaic law was written
how Jews left Egypt during the Exodus
how the Jews lived around 2,000 years ago
9
The
most
sacred text in Judaism is the
Torah
Dead Sea Scrolls
Talmud
Hebrew Bible
10
People who receive messages from God are called
Orthodox Jews
prophets
psalms
Reform Jews
11
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
A series of plagues struck Egypt
The Hebrews received the Ten Commandments from God
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews
12
The Ashkenazim descended from Jews who moved to
Alexandria, Egypt
The Mediterranean region
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
13
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover
the struggle at Masada
the Exodus
the burning of the Second Temple
the Diaspora
14
Why did the Ashkenazim and Sephardim develop different rituals and cultures?
They shared the same basic beliefs
They were discriminated against by different rulers
They lived in different parts of the world
They both settled in Europe
15
Traditions and holy days help Jews understand their
abilities
history
religion
language
16
When Saul died, his younger brother took the throne
True
False
17
What does
Monotheism
mean?
believing in only one God
receiving messages from God
following Mosaic law
honoring the Sabbath
18
To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of
Canaan
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Israel
19
Every synagogue has at least one Torah
True
False
20
Which Jewish people today believe strictly in following the Mosaic laws?
Orthodox Jews
Reform Jews
Mosaic Jews
Conservative Jews
21
The Dead Sea Scrolls were found by a young boy exploring a small cave near the Dead Sea
True
False
22
How did the event at Masada end?
The Jews were captured
The Romans and Jews made peace
The Jews took their own lives
The Romans allowed the Jews there to go free
23
How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas
The 1st people of Islam believed they descended from Abraham
Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath
People of Islam are required to follow Mosaic laws
24
Who became king of the Israelites after David?
Abraham
Daniel
Saul
Solomon
25
How are Mosaic laws different from the Ten Commandments?
Mosaic laws are based on the Bible
Mosaic laws do not need to be followed
Mosaic laws guide Jews' daily lives
Mosaic laws are the most important Jewish laws
26
What did Zealots hope to achieve?
take control of Masada
make all Jews follow the Mosaic laws
help Jews move to safer areas
overthrow Rome
27
Which Hebrew woman is seen as a model of devotion to one's family?
Naomi
Deborah
Queen Esther
Ruth
28
Which of the following groups did not control the Israelites?
Canaanites
Romans
Chaldeans
Persians
29
Which of the following
BEST
describes Judaism's effect on later cultures?
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism
Judaism helped shape Western cultures
All world cultures are based on Judaism
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism
30
A Jewish house of worship is called a
Sabbath
church
Torah
synagogue
31
Although Hebrew women had very few rights, they were allowed to inherit property
True
False
32
Which best summarizes the Exodus?
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
The Hebrews' departure from Egypt
the scattering of the Jews outside of Canaan
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
33
Which event took place before the Babylonian Captivity?
The Maccabees led a successful revolt
the Diaspora
The Assyrians conquered the Jews
The Romans conquered the Jews
34
The central beliefs of Judaism are God, education, justice, and ....?
work
obedience
ritual
worship
35
The Jewish revolt against Rome was very successful
True
False
36
Which of the following occurred before Abraham left Mesopotamia?
Abraham received the Ten Commandments
God spoke to Abraham
Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery
The Hebrews moved to Canaan
37
The early Hebrews were simple herders
True
False
38
Over time, the Sephardim developed their own language called
Hebrew
Ladino
Arabic
Yiddish
39
Which conclusion can you draw about the Jews who locked themselves into Masada?
They no longer wanted to fight with the Zealots
They were committed to defending their way of life
They were willing to cooperate with Rome
They were cowardly
40
Which of the following was
most
responsible for ending the 1st Jewish revolt against the Romans
banning of all Jews from Jerusalem
the burning of the 2nd Temple
ongoing discrimination against Jews
destruction of Jewish homes and businesses
41
The menorah is used to help celebrate Hanukkah
True
False
42
Which of the following is the
most
likely reason that the
yad
is used when reading the Torah?
The book is sacred and it prevents damage
The special pointer is an ancient tool
It helps people keep their place
People are more likely to focus on the message
43
Like most people in the ancient world, the Jews worshipped many gods
True
False
44
Which of the following happened after the 2nd Jewish revolt against Rome?
Jews in Jerusalem began to disobey Roman Officials
Many Jews from Egypt returned to Jerusalem
Many Jews moved throughout the Mediterranean region
Jews in Jerusalem constructed the Second Temple
45
How was King David different from King Saul?
Religious leaders supported David more than Saul
David was a stronger King
Religious leaders supported Saul more than David
Saul was a stronger King
46
Which of the following do Jews consider to be the
most
holy day of the year?
Passover
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah
Hanukkah
47
Which shows the Jews' belief in justice and righteousness?
Jews are expected to follow the Ten Commandments
Jews are expected to worship only one God
Jews are expected to be fair in business dealings
Jews are expected to learn about Judaism
48
Yiddish is similar to Spanish but is written using the English Alphebet
False
True
49
Which of the following shows that Hebrew women had few rights?
A Hebrew woman's husband was chosen for her by her father
Some Hebrew women saved other Hebrews from enemies
Some Hebrew women became political leaders
All Hebrew women could vote in elections
50
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashana
Hanukkah
Passover
51
Which common behavior today comes from the Jewish idea of honoring the Sabbath?
Many people do not work on the weekend
Many people give to charity
Many people study the Bible
Many people follow the Ten Commandments
