The largest challenge caused by diaspora was

it threatened the survival of Judaism.

The Hebrews did not believe that their leaders were gods. How did this affect their lives?

This meant there was equality among men.

After Yavneh was set up, what change helped Judaism survive ?

allowing any adult male to read from the Torah

Yavneh was important to the survival of Judaism. Which statement is NOT true about Yavneh?

The Roman Empire conquered the town.

What does Jewish Diaspora mean?

to be scattered - to never again have one homeland

ancient Jewish writings interpreting laws of the Torah

After 586 B.C.E. thousands of Hebrews became captive in Babylon. What was one result?

great prophets encouraged people to keep their faith

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1
The largest challenge caused by diaspora was
people were left to die.
it led to more wars with Babylon and Rome.
the temples were shared and became polytheistic.
it threatened the survival of Judaism.
2
The Hebrews did not believe that their leaders were gods. How did this affect their lives?
They had difficulty competing against other religions.
Most Hebrews did not want to be leaders.
It resulted in a Jewish Diaspora.
This meant there was equality among men.
3
Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai met with a Vespasian, a Roman general and the result was he could
believe in one God.
start a Jewish school.
build a temple in Jerusalem.
free his followers from slavery.
4
In ancient history, the biggest difference between Judaism and other religions was
they built temples
they believed in one God
there were no Jewish leaders
they believed in prayer
5
After Yavneh was set up, what change helped Judaism survive ?
the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem
allowing any adult male to read from the Torah
rewriting the teachings of the Torah
to be scattered in non-Jewish lands
6
Yavneh was important to the survival of Judaism. Which statement is NOT true about Yavneh?
It was where Zaccai started his school.
It was the center of Jewish life.
The Roman Empire conquered the town.
It became a training center for rabbis from all over.
7
A gentile refers to a person who is
a rebel.
a non-Jew.
a polytheist.
kind and soft in manner.
8
Which answer is NOT one of the four central Jewish beliefs?
to honor the values of social justice and equality
to sacrifice animals
studying the Torah
to follow the right path and lead a life that pleases God
9
What does Jewish Diaspora mean?
to be scattered - to never again have one homeland
to struggle and preserve Judaism
to be executed
strong Jewish leadership
10
The Talmud is
a non-Jewish person
the belief in one God
ancient Jewish writings interpreting laws of the Torah
a religious leader
11
A synagogue is
a place of Jewish worship
a Jewish leader
a collection of ancient writings
an agreement or a promise
12
After 586 B.C.E. thousands of Hebrews became captive in Babylon. What was one result?
more than 50,000 Jews were brutally executed
the Romans rescued the Hebrews from captivity
for a short time the Hebrews became polytheists
great prophets encouraged people to keep their faith

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