Why is Hanukkah celebrated?

To remember the Jew’s victory over the Greeks in Jerusalem

What role did Yohanan ben Zaccai and other rabbis have in the preservation of Judaism?

They ensured that Judaism would survive.

Hebrew escape from slavery in Egypt

How did the Hebrews migrate from Egypt to Canaan?

they wandered for 40 years across the desert

Why did Ruth follow Naomi?

she loved and believed in Naomi, Hebrew people, and Judaism

When did the Hebrews come to be known as Jews?

During their captivity with the Babylonians

Why did God give Abram a new name?

as a sign of their covenant/promise

Why was the Ark of the Covenant important?

because it held the 10 commandments

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Ch. 11-12 Hebrews Review

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This is a review of the history of the Hebrews and their struggle to preserve Judaism (Ch. 11-12 in History Alive! The Ancient World textbook).

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1
Why is Hanukkah celebrated?
To respect the traditions set by Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai
To preserve Judaism
To remember the Jews killed by the Babylonians
To remember the Jew’s victory over the Greeks in Jerusalem
2
What role did Yohanan ben Zaccai and other rabbis have in the preservation of Judaism?
They ensured that Judaism would survive.
They defeated the Babylonians who occupied Jerusalem.
They defeated the Romans who attacked Judah.
They ensured Jews had a central temple.
3
What is the Exodus?
a new beginning
a scattering of the Jews
Hebrew escape from Canaan
Hebrew escape from slavery in Egypt
4
Who encouraged the Jewish people to remain faithful to Judaism during captivity?
Abraham
Prophets
Solomon
David
5
What did the Hebrews do when they first migrated to Canaan?
built pyramids
danced and sang
farmed
herded sheep and goats
6
What is the Hebrews other name for Jerusalem?
the Holy City
our home
Hebrewland
Land of the Lost
7
How did the Hebrews migrate from Egypt to Canaan?
they rode camels across the desert
they sailed across the Red Sea
they swam across the Mediterranean Sea
they wandered for 40 years across the desert
8
Who released the Jews from captivity with Babylonians?
Rabbi Yohanan ben Zaccai
King Cyrus
King Herod
King Tut
9
Why did Ruth follow Naomi?
she practiced her own belief in polytheism
had to stay after making the 120 mile journey
she enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle
she loved and believed in Naomi, Hebrew people, and Judaism
10
Who rebuilt the Great Temple in 22 B.C.E. (2nd great temple)?
Judas
Titus
King Herod
King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon
11
What is the Jewish Diaspora?
a religious celebration
a happy dance
a scattering of the Jews
a famous song
12
Why did the Jews feel safe in Jerusalem?
because they had a large army
because it was surrounded by shark infested water
because they had no enemies around
because it was their holy city
13
What change helped Judaism survive during the Diaspora?
rewriting the Jewish teachings
rebuilding the temple of Jerusalem
allowing women to become rabbis
letting any man read the Torah
14
What are God's laws called?
the Ten Commandments
the Code of Laws
the Honor Code
the Bill of Rights
15
What is Moses known for?
he lead people to Canaan
he lead a choir
he lead a band
he lead the exodus
16
What Roman military leader led an army in 70 C.E. and destroyed the rebuilt Great Temple?
King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon
Judas
Titus
King Tut
17
Who burned down the first Great Temple of Jerusalem?
Judas
King Herod
King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon
Titus
18
When did the Hebrews come to be known as Jews?
During Greek rule
From the beginning
During Persian rule
During their captivity with the Babylonians
19
What makes Judaism significant?
they lived in ancient times
they were polytheistic
they were monotheistic
they lived in groups
20
Who built the first great Temple of Jerusalem?
Solomon
David
Abraham
Moses
21
Why did God give Abram a new name?
because he didn't like his original name
to hide his identity
as a sign of their covenant/promise
to show their friendship
22
Why was the Ark of the Covenant important?
because it held a crown
because it held a promise
because it held a key to the city
because it held the 10 commandments

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