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