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Duplicate of The Hebrews and Judaism
Duplicate of The Hebrews and Judaism
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Which of the following is the most likely reason that the yad is used when reading the Torah?
It helps people keep their place.
The special pointer is an ancient tool.
The book is sacred and it prevents damage.
People are more likely to focus on the message.
2
People who receive messages from God are called
psalms.
Orthodox Jews.
Reform Jews.
prophets.
3
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
4
To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of
Egypt.
Mesopotamia
Canaan.
Israel.
5
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews.
The Hebrews received the Ten Commandments from God.
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt.
A series of plagues struck Egypt.
6
What is the purpose of the Talmud?
to tell the history of the Jews
to explain Jewish laws
to reveal the word of God
to state the laws that Jews must follow
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How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath.
The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas.
The people who follow Islam must follow Mosaic laws.
Early followers of Islam believed they came from Abraham.
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After the Israelites left Canaan, they went to
Diaspora
Mesopotamia
Jerusalem
Egypt
9
According to the Hebrew Bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments in
Egypt
Mt. Sinai
Mesopotamia
Canaan
10
The dispersal of Jews along the Persian empire is called
Exodus
Diaspora
Judaism
11
Who became king of the Israelites after David?
Saul
Solomon
Daniel
Abraham
12
After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves
Israelites
Jews
Canaanites
Philistines
13
Israel split into two kingdoms called
Israel and Judah
Judah and Persia
Israel and Persia
14
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Hanukkah
Passover
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashana
15
What happened in Israel after King Solomon's death
Israelites moved to Egypt
a new king was chosen
Israelites moved to Mesopotamia
Israel split apart
16
The most sacred text in Judaism is the
Talmud.
Dead Sea Scrolls.
Hebrew Bible.
Torah.
17
The Hebrew Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named
David
Moses
Solomon
Abraham
18
A Jewish house of worship is called a
Sabbath.
church.
synagogue.
Torah.
19
Under David, Israel’s new capital became
Jerico.
Damascus.
Samaria.
Jerusalem.
20
Which family helped lead the Jews to independence?
The Macabees
The Abrahams
The Applebees
The Cenas
21
The Hebrews’ religion was called
Judaism.
Islam.
Diaspora
Christianity.
22
According to the Hebrew Bible, Abraham left Mesopotamia because
Persians invaded
Famine
God told him to leave
Drought
23
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the Exodus
the burning of the Second Temple
the struggle at Masada
the Diaspora
24
Which of the following best describes Judaism’s effect on later cultures?
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism.
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism.
Judaism helped shape Western cultures.
All world cultures are based on Judaism.
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Jewish religious leaders were called
Ashkenazim.
rabbis.
Sephardim.
Zealots.
