Chapter 11/12 Judaism

Question 1

What is a basic value in Judaism that emphasizes equality and social justice?

Accepted Answer

Caring for the less fortunate people in society.

Question 2

What is something that Rabbi Yohanan ben Zaccai do to help continue the teachings of Judaism?

Accepted Answer

opened a Jewish school in the city of Yavneh

Question 3

What is one contribution Moses made to the development of Judaism?

Accepted Answer

He introduced fundamental laws called the Ten Commandments.

Question 4

How was Judaism different from other religions at the time?

Accepted Answer

belief in one God

Question 5

The festival of Passover celebrates the

Accepted Answer

Exodus from Egypt

Question 6

The early name for the Jewish people is

Accepted Answer

Israelite

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

It was part of the Second Temple

Question 8

In the Israelites history, the exodus was the departure from where?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 9

Who taught the Jewish people the ways of life and forms of worship?

Accepted Answer

Rabbis

Question 10

To banish or expel from one's own country is called?

Accepted Answer

exile

Question 11

The collection of ancient Jewish writings that interpret the teachings of the Hebrew Bible is

Accepted Answer

Talmud

Question 12

Where did Jews live during the Jewish Diaspora?

Accepted Answer

throughout many gentile, or non Jewish lands

Question 13

For which achievement is Solomon most famous?

Accepted Answer

building a temple

Question 14

The first religion to worship one God, developed among the ancient Israelites is called

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 15

The scattering of Jewish people outside their homeland is known as...

Accepted Answer

Jewish Diaspora

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