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Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the Diaspora
the struggle at Masada
the burning of the Second Temple
the Exodus
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The most sacred text in Judaism is the:
Hebrew Bible
Torah
Dead Sea Scrolls
Talmud
3
A Jewish house of worship is called:
church
synagogue
Torah
Sabbath
4
Jewish religious leader are called:
Sephardim
rabbis
Zealots
Ashkenazim
5
The two most sacred Jewish holidays.
High Holy Days
Diaspora
Exodus
Passover
6
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Hanukkah
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kuppur
Passover
7
A code of moral laws written on two stone tablets.
Dead Sea Scrolls
Ten Commandments
Torah
Talmud
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How was King David different from King Saul?
David was a stronger king.
Religious leaders supported Saul more than David.
Saul was a stronger king.
Religious leaders supported David more than Saul.
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After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves:
Canaanites
Philistines
Israelites
Jews
10
Which of the following was most responsible for ending the first Jewish revolt against Romans?
The banning of all Jews from Jerusalem.
The burning of the Second Temple.
The destruction of Jewish homes and businesses.
The ongoing discrimination against Jews.
11
From which city in Mesopotamia did Abraham leave?
Ur
Sumeria
Euphrates
Tigris
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A set time for Jews to remember the Exodus from Egypt.
High Holy Days
Passover
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
13
Which going of Israel formed alliances with nearby kingdoms and built a temple to God?
Solomon
Abraham
David
Moses
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To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of:
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Canaan
Israel
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What is the purpose of the Talmud?
To explain Jewish laws.
To reveal the word of God.
To state the laws that Jews must follow.
The tell the history of the Jews.
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Under David, Israel's new capital became:
Jericho
Damascus
Jerusalem
Samaria
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How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas.
The people who follow Islam follow Mosaic laws.
The first to follow Islam believe they descend from Abraham.
Early follower of Islam honored the Sabbath.
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What does monotheism mean?
receiving messages from God
following Mosaic law
honoring the Sabbath
believing in only one god
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Written 2,000 years ago by Jews to explain Ancient Jewish beliefs.
Torah
Ten Commandments
Talmud
Dead Sea Scrolls
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Who is responsible for leading the Jews out of Egypt in an event known as the Exodus?
Moses
Solomon
David
Abraham
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The scattering of Jews outside of Canaan.
Passover
Ten Commandments
Diaspora
Exodus
22
Which of the following happened after the second Jewish revolt against the Romans?
Many Jews from Egypt returned to Jerusalem.
Many Jews moved throughout the Mediterranean region.
Jews in Jerusalem constructed the Second Temple.
Jews in Jerusalem began to disobey Roman officials.
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Who became king of the Israelites after David?
Daniel
Saul
Solomon
Abraham
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Which of the following occurred before Abraham left Mesopotamia?
God spoke to Abraham.
Abraham received the Ten Commandments.
The Hebrews moved to Canaan.
Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery.
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God told this man to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt during the 1200s BC.
David
Solomon
Saul
Moses
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People who receive messages from God are called:
prophets
psalms
Orthodox Jews
reborn Jews
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What did the Zealots hope to achieve?
Make all Jews follow the Mosaic laws.
Overthrow the Romans.
Help Jews move to safer areas.
Take control of Masada.
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What was the Hebrews' religion called?
Diaspora
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
29
Which of the following promoted to 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.
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Religious teachers.
Diaspora
rabbis
Zealots
prophets
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Who defeated the Philistines and established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel?
David
Solomon
Abraham
Moses
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Radical Jews who supported rebellion against the Romans.
Zealots
Diaspora
prophets
rabbis
33
The scattering of Jews after the Babylonian Captivity is called what?
Diaspora
Torah
Passover
Exodus
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Which event took place before the Babylonian Captivity?
the Diaspora
The Maccabees led a successful revolt.
The Assyrians conquered the Jews.
The Romans conquered the Jews.
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God promised to lead this man to a new land and make his descendants into a mighty nation.
David
Abraham
Saul
Moses
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Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
The scattering of Jews outside of Canaan.
The Hebrews departure from Egypt.
The journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia.
The conflict between the Hebrews and Romans.
