Which of these is the best example of a question of ethics?

Should I help a child who is lost?

What weakened the land of the Israelites after the death of Solomon?

it split into two smaller kingdoms

Which of these phrases best describes the Talmud?

ancient Jewish writings about the Hebrew Bible

Why did Jews in the Diaspora have to develop new forms of worship such as synagogue service?

they could no longer use the Temple rituals

What change of events led to the building of the Second Temple?

The Persians conquered Babylon and let the Jews go home

Why did many Jews move to Babylon?

they were taken there as captives by Nebuchadnezzar

Why did the Jewish Diaspora threaten the survival of Judaism?

Jews became scattered over a wide area

Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?

it was part of the Second Temple

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Lesson 12: Learning about World Religions: Judaism

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1
The festival of Passover celebrates the
Jewish Diaspora
rededication of the Temple
end of the Babylonian Exile
Exodus from Egypt
2
How was the city of Yavneh important to the survival of Judaism?
as a center for learning
as the political capital
as a source of rebellion
as the site of a temple
3
How many central teachings of Judaism are there?
4
2
3
5
4
Which of these is the best example of a question of ethics?
Should I help a child who is lost?
When should I brush my teeth?
What shall I eat for dinner?
Which color shall I paint my room?
5
What weakened the land of the Israelites after the death of Solomon?
it fell to attacks by the Philistines
it formed unwise foreign alliances
it suffered from a serious famine
it split into two smaller kingdoms
6
Which of these phrases best describes the Talmud?
record of conquests of the Jewish people
list of names of the priests of the Temple of Jerusalem
another name for the Torah
ancient Jewish writings about the Hebrew Bible
7
Why did Jews in the Diaspora have to develop new forms of worship such as synagogue service?
they could no longer use the Temple rituals
they mingled with other cultures
they spoke several languages
they came under the rule of rabbis
8
According to Judaism, standards of right and wrong come from
Prophets
God
Priests
Abraham
9
Who ruled the city of Jerusalem at the time that Herod ordered major construction on the Temple
Babylonians
Romans
Greeks
Persians
10
What change of events led to the building of the Second Temple?
Nebuchadnezzar realized the need to reconstruct Judah
The Jews drove Antiochus and the Greeks from Jerusalem
Solomon brought the Ark of the Covenant from its tent
The Persians conquered Babylon and let the Jews go home
11
Jewish forms of worship and ways of life were taught in many different countries by
professors
priests
rabbis
prophets
12
Which common feature of most ancient religions did the Jews reject?
tradition
morality
polytheism
ritual
13
What is the best title for the chart below?
Holidays and Holy Days
Teachings of the Talmud
Hammurabi's Code
The Ten Commandments
14
Which major belief of Judaism does the photograph show?
equality and social justice
presence of God in daily life
the celebration of holy days
the importance of study
15
What was the name of the part of Solomon's former territory that was self-governing in 600 BCE
Judah
Persia
Babylon
Rome
16
Why did many Jews move to Babylon?
they were looking for a land with more stable food supply
they were taken there as captives by Nebuchadnezzar
They were fleeing from attack by the Assyrians
they were hoping to spread the idea that there is one God
17
Why did the Jewish Diaspora threaten the survival of Judaism?
Jews began to learn from rabbis instead of priests
Jews depended on oral tradition to remember their history
Jews became scattered over a wide area
Jews paid heavy taxes to pay for a new temple
18
What was the result of Yohanan ben Zakkai's meeting with the Roman general?
the building of a temple
the destruction of Jerusalem
the betrayal of the rabbis
the founding of a school
19
Where did most Jews live in 550 BCE?
Rome
Persia
Judah
Babylon
20
Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?
it was built by King Solomon
it was where many Jews died in rebellion against Rome
it was part of the Second Temple
it was built with the stones that held the Ten Commandments

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