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How did rabbis serve ancient Jews?
They taught and explained the Torah
They served as government leaders
They founded and ran Jewish academies
They provided moral guidance to Jews
2
What was an important achievement of King Solomon?
delivering the Ten Commandments
having 12 sons who formed the tribes of Israel
building the First Temple in Jerusalem
overthrowing the Romans
3
Based on the text, what did Ancient Jews believe about their God?
he will stop war and bring peace
he will turn weapons into useful tools
he will turn nations against each other
he will provide people with his weapons
4
What do the Dead Sea Scrolls show about Judaism under the Roman Empire?
Jewish scholars made many important scientific discoveries
Jewish people wrote in many different languages
Most Jews wanted to fight for their freedom from the Romans
Jewish groups disagreed with each other about how to practice Judaism
5
Which present-day countries make up most of the ancient Promised Land of Canaan?
Lebanon
Israel
Iraq
Jordan
6
Which is the first book of the Hebrew Bible?
Deuteronomy
Daniel
Isaiah
Genesis
7
As a result of the Diaspora,
Jewish texts were translated into other languages
Jewish temples were built in other kingdoms
Jewish religious leaders were imprisoned
Jews were forbidden to practice their religion
8
Which empire leveled Jerusalem and forced thousands of Israelites into exile?
Egyptian
Neo-Babylonian
Persian
Greek
9
The Torah provides Jews with instructions on ______.
what clothes to wear
how to treat others
where to live
what foods to eat
10
According to the Hebrew Bible, how did God punish the Egyptians for not freeing the Israelites?
by sending 10 plagues
by killing the pharaoh
by sending an invading army
by causing a great flood
11
Why is Yohan ben Zakkai an important figure in Jewish history?
he helped preserve Judaism under Roman rule
he led the rebellion against the Romans
he saved the city of Yavneh from destruction
he founded the first school for teaching the Torah
12
What happened after the revolt led by Judas Maccabeus?
Jews were exiled from their homeland
The Seleucids destroyed the First Temple
Jews cleared Greek gods from the First Temple
Jews rededicated the First Temple to their God.
13
What does the Jewish holiday of Passover celebrate?
David's defeat of the Philistine warrior Goliath
Judah's survival of the Assyrian conquests
when Moses received the Ten Commandments
the escape from slavery in Egypt to freedom
14
What is the Jewish Sabbath?
a weekly day of worship and rest
explanation of dietary restrictions
yearly celebration of the Exodus
book of religious laws and beliefs
15
Location A on the map is a community of the Jewish Diaspora that is close to the Israelite homeland. Which is farthest?
D- Sardis, Turkey
B- Elephantine Island in Egypt
C- Babylonia
E- Alexandria, Egypt
16
Who are considered ancestors of the ancient Israelites?
Solomon and his tribe
Abraham and his family
Judas Maccabeus
followers of the rabbis
17
Who is considered the greatest king in Jewish history?
Abraham
David
Moses
Solomon
18
Which Jewish leader led the Israelites to freedom from slavery in Egypt?
Saul
David
Moses
Samuel
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How did ancient Jews share the teachings of Judaism?
at academies for learning the Torah
through rituals at home
through study with rabbis
by preaching to other people
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Multi-Select: There could be multiple ans: Judaism shares the belief in one all-powerful God with which other religions?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Shinto
