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An #ancienthistory quiz to review the facts of #hebrews #judaism #fairviewmiddle
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Another name for the Hebrew Bible is the ______.
Talmud
Tanach
2
The most sacred text in Judaism is the
Talmud
Dead Sea Scrolls
Hebrew Bible
Torah
3
The Hebrew Bible contains all of the following except
expressions of Hebrew wisdom
commentaries to explain Jewish ideas
messages from the Hebrew prophets
poetry, stories, and songs
4
How was King David different from King Saul?
David was a stronger king
Religious leaders supported Saul more than David
Religious leaders supported David more than Saul
Saul was a stronger king
5
The central beliefs of Judaism are God, education, justice, and
work
ritual
obedience
worship
6
Which of the following do Jews consider to be the most holy day of the year?
Hanukkah
Passover
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah
7
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Passover
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashana
8
The Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named
Abraham
Solomon
9
The Dead Sea Scrolls helped scholars learn about
how Jews left Egypt during the Exodus
how the Mosaic law was written
how the Jews lived around 2,000 years ago
why Judaism became the first monotheistic religion
10
Which of the following occurred before Abraham left Mesopotamia?
God spoke to Abraham
Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery
The Hebrews moved to Canaan
Abraham received the Ten Commandments
11
Over time, the Sephardim developed their own language called
Ladino
Arabic
Yiddish
Hebrew
12
Which of the following groups did not control the Israelites?
Romans
Persians
Chaldeans
Canaanites
13
How did the event at Masada end?
The Jews there were captured
The Jews there took their own lives
The Romans and the Jews made peace
The Romans allowed the Jews there to go free
14
Judaism has influenced many other religions including Christianity and ______
Islam
Buddhism
15
The Jews' worship of _____ set them apart from most people in the ancient world.
Yahweh
Yohanan
16
People who receive messages from God are called
Orthodox Jews
prophets
Reform Jews
psalms
17
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the struggle at Masada
the burning of the Second Temple
the Diaspora
the Exodus
18
Which Hebrew woman is seen as a model of devotion to one's family?
Ruth
Queen Esther
Naomi
Deborah
19
How are Mosaic laws different from the Ten Commandments?
Mosaic laws are the most important Jewish laws
Mosaic laws do not need to be followed
Mosaic laws guide Jews' daily lives
Mosaic laws are based on the Bible
20
Which conclusion can you draw about the Jews who locked themselves into Masada?
They were committed to defending their way of life
They were willing to cooperate with the Romans
They were cowardly
They no longer wanted to fight with the Zealots
21
The story of ______ is told as an example of how people should treat their family members.
Esther
Ruth
22
Under David, Israel's new capital became
Jerico
Jerusalem
Damascus
Samaria
23
Which of the following happened after the second Jewish revolt against the Romans?
Jews in Jerusalem began to disobey Roman officials
Many Jews moved throughout the Mediterranean region
Jews in Jerusalem constructed the Second Temple
Many Jews from Egypt returned to Jerusalem
24
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
A series of plagues struck Egypt
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews
The Hebrews received the Ten commandments from God
25
The Hebrews’ religion was called
Diaspora
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
26
The Ashkenazim descended from Jews who moved to
the Mediterranean region
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Alexandria, Egypt
27
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the Hebrews' departure from Egypt
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
28
What did Zealots hope to achieve?
make all Jews follow the Mosaic laws
help Jews move to safer areas
overthrow the Romans
take control of Masada
29
A group of Zealots locked themselves in a mountain fortress called ______.
Masada
Alexandria
30
What does monotheism mean?
following Mosaic laws
receiving messages from God
believing in only one god
honoring the Sabbath
31
Which common behavior today comes from the Jewish idea of honoring the Sabbath?
Many people follow the Ten Commandments
Many people do not work on the weekends
Many people study the Bible
Many people give money to charity
32
Which of the following is the most likely reason that the
yad
is used when reading the Torah?
The special pointed is an ancient tool
People are more likely to focus on the message
It helps people keep their place
The book is sacred and it prevents damage
33
Which was most responsible for ending the first Jewish revolt against the Romans?
the ongoing discrimination against Jews
the banning of all Jews from Jerusalem
the destruction of Jewish homes and businesses
the burning of the Second Temple
34
Which shows the Jews' belief in justice and righteousness?
Jews are expected to be fair in business dealings
Jews are expected to learn about Judaism
Jews are expected to worship only one God
Jews are expected to follow the Ten Commandments
35
A Jewish house of worship is called a
church
Torah
Sabbath
synagogue
36
After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves...
Israelites
Canaanites
Jews
Philistines
37
Jewish religious leaders were called
Ashkenazim
Zealots
Sephardim
rabbis
38
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
39
Traditions and holy days help Jews understand their
religion
history
language
abilities
40
Who became king of the Israelites after David?
Abraham
Solomon
Daniel
Saul
41
Why did the Ashkenazi and Sephardim develop different rituals and cultures?
They were discriminated against by different rulers
They lived in different parts of the world
They both settled in Europe
They shared the same basic beliefs
42
Which of the following best describes Judaism's effect on later cultures?
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism
Judaism helped shape Western cultures
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism
All world cultures are based on Judaism
43
The _____ govern how Jewish people pray and celebrate holidays.
Mosaic Laws
Torah Laws
44
Which Jewish people today believe in strictly following the Mosaic laws?
Mosaic Jews
Orthodox Jews
Reform Jews
Conservative Jews
45
_____ is a language created by the Jews.
Hebrew
Yiddish
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The __________ captured Jerusalem and destroyed Solomon's temple in 586 BC.
Persians
Chaldeans
