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Holt Ch. 7 The Hebrews and Judaism
Holt Ch. 7 The Hebrews and Judaism
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1
Jewish religious leaders are called
Sephardim.
Zealots.
Ashkenazim.
rabbis.
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A Jewish house of worship is called a
synagogue.
Sabbath.
Torah.
church.
3
The dispersal of Jews along the Persian Empire is called
Diaspora
Exodus
Judaism
4
Which of the following statements best describes Judaism's influence on later cultures?
Most Middle Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism.
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism.
All world cultures are based on Judaism.
Judaism helped shape Western cultures.
5
Which of the following is the most likely reason that the yad is used when reading the Torah?
People are more likely to focus on the message.
The book is sacred and it prevents damage.
The special pointer is an ancient tool.
It helps people keep their place.
6
People who receive messages from God are called
Reform Jews.
prophets.
Orthodox Jews.
psalms.
7
After the Israelites left Canaan, they went to
Diaspora
Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
Egypt
8
Ruth is an early Hebrew example of how to
read the Dead Sea Scrolls carefully.
be devoted to family.
read the Talmud carefully.
be devoted to God.
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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.
10
Which holiday celebrates the re-dedication of the Second Temple?
Rosh Hashana
Passover
Yom Kippur
Hanukkah
11
The most sacred text in Judaism is the
Talmud.
Dead Sea Scrolls.
Torah.
Hebrew Bible.
12
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt
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According to the Hebrew Bible, Abraham left Mesopotamia because
Drought
Persians invaded
God told him to leave
Famine
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Monotheism means
the belief in one god.
belief in Santa Claus.
the belief in several gods.
one belief about future religions.
15
After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves
Israelites
Jews
Philistines
Canaanites
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Who became king of the Israelites after David?
Abraham
Solomon
Daniel
Saul
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The Hebrews’ religion was called
Judaism.
Islam.
Diaspora
Christianity.
18
What happened in Israel after King Solomon's death?
Israelites moved to Mesopotamia
Israelites moved to Egypt
Israel split apart
19
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
The Hebrews received the Ten Commandments from God.
A series of plagues struck Egypt.
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews.
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt.
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The Zealots
revolted against the Egyptians and died in battle.
revolted against the Romans & committed suicide rather than get caught.
eventually accepted polytheism.
followed the Romans after being defeated at Masada.
21
How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
The people who follow Islam must follow Mosaic laws.
The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas.
Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath.
Early followers of Islam believed they came from Abraham.
22
According to the Hebrew Bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments in
Canaan
Mt. Sinai
Egypt
Mesopotamia
23
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the Diaspora
the Exodus
the struggle at Masada
the burning of the Second Temple
24
The Hebrew Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named
David
Solomon
Abraham
Moses
25
Which family helped lead the Jews to independence?
The Applebees
The Abrahams
The Macabees
The Cenas
26
What is the purpose of the Talmud?
to tell the history of the Jews
to state the laws that Jews must follow
to reveal the word of God
to explain Jewish laws
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People who follow strict Mosaic law are called
Sephardic.
Hebrew.
Jews.
Orthodox.
28
Israel split into two kingdoms called
Judah and Persia
Israel and Judah
Israel and Persia
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To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of
Egypt.
Israel.
Canaan.
Mesopotamia
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Under David, Israel’s new capital became
Jerico.
Jerusalem.
Damascus.
Samaria.
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How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
This statement is false.
The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Solomon.
The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Abraham.
Early Muslims followed the Sabbath.
