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1
How are Mosaic Laws different from the Ten Commandments?
Mosaic laws guide Jews' daily lives
Mosaic laws do not need to be followed
Mosaic laws are the most important Jewish laws
Mosaic laws are based on the bible
2
Name the Hebrew religion.
Arabic
Judaism
Israelite
Christianity
3
What is the belief in one god?
Judaism
Monotheism
religion
Polytheism
4
What is the purpose of the Talmud?
to explain Jewish laws
to tell the history of the Jews
to explain the Exodus
to reveal the word of God
5
How did David and Solomon strengthen the kingdom of Israel?
all of the above
they added more land
they had the full support of tribal leaders of Israel
They conquered all of their enemies
6
How did the event at Masada end?
the Romans allowed the Jews to go free
The Romans and the Jews made peace
the Jews were captured
the Jews took their own lives
7
Which of the following shows that Hebrew women had few rights?
All Hebrew women could vote in elections
Some Hebrew women became political leaders
some Hebrew women saved other Hebrews from enemies
A Hebrew woman's husband was chosen for her by her father
8
Which Jewish people today believe in strictly following the Mosaic Laws?
Reform Jews
Conservative jJews
Orthodox Jews
Mosaic Jews
9
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the Diaspora
the struggle at Masada
the Exodus
the burning of the Second Temple
10
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Hanukkah
Rosh Hashanah
Easter
Passover
11
Which Hebrew woman is seen as a model of devotion to one's family?
Queen Esther
Naomi
Ruth
Deborah
12
The Ashkenazim descended from Jews who moved to
Alexandria, Egypt
Western Europe (Spain & Portugal)
the Mediterranean region
Eastern Europe (Germany, Russian, France)
13
What did the zealots hope to achieve?
help Jews move to safer areas
overthrow the Romans
take control of Masada
make all Jews follow Mosaic laws
14
Jewish religious leaders/teachers are called...
prophets
rabbis
priests
Babylonians
15
Which Jewish culture developed from Jews who moved to Eastern Europe?
Sephardim
Israelites
Hebrews
Ashkenazim
16
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
The Hebrews received the Ten Commandments from God
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt
A series of plagues struck Egypt
17
Who captured the Jews BEFORE the Babylonian Captivity?
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Assyrians
The Persians
18
A Place where Jews gather to worship is called...
synagogue
temple
step pyramid
church
19
Name the first Hebrew king.
Solomon
Sinbad
Saul
Salvador
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People who receive messages from God are called...
prophets
Reform Jews
psalms
Orthodox Jews
21
Name the capital of Israel under David's empire.
Jericho
Jerusalem
Ur
Ramses
22
Which of the following best describes Judaism's effect on later cultures?
Judaism helped shape Western cultures
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism
All world cultures were based on Judaism
23
What is the most sacred text in Judaism?
Talmud
Bible
Dead Sea Scrolls
Torah
24
What conclusion can you make about the Jews who locked themselves into Masada?
they were willing to cooperate with the Romans
the were cowardly
they were committed to defending their way of life
they no longer wanted to fight with the zealots
25
Who became king of the Israelites AFTER David?
Saul
Solomon
Daniel
Abraham
26
Which of the following happened AFTER the SECOND Jewish revolt against the Romans?
Jews in Jerusalem constructed the Second Temple
Many Jews from Egypt returned to Jerusalem
Jews in Jerusalem began to disobey Roman officials
Many Jews moved throughout the Mediterranean region
27
To escape slavery, Moses led the Israelites out of...
Ethiopia
Ecuador
Egypt
England
28
What do Jews consider the most holy day of the year?
Christmas
Passover
Yom Kippur
Hannukah
29
Which common behavior today comes from the Jewish idea of honoring the Sabbath?
Many people give to charity
Many people follow the Ten Commandments
Many people study the bible
Many people don't work on the weekends
