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An #ancienthistory quiz to review the facts of #hebrews #judaism #fairviewmiddle
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1
What is the purpose of the Talmud?
to tell the history of the Jews
to reveal the word of God
to explain Jewish laws
to state the laws that Jews must follow
2
The story of ______ is told as an example of how people should treat their family members.
Esther
Ruth
3
Which was most responsible for ending the first Jewish revolt against the Romans?
the ongoing discrimination against Jews
the destruction of Jewish homes and businesses
the banning of all Jews from Jerusalem
the burning of the Second Temple
4
The Hebrew Bible contains all of the following except
poetry, stories, and songs
commentaries to explain Jewish ideas
expressions of Hebrew wisdom
messages from the Hebrew prophets
5
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the Diaspora
the Exodus
the burning of the Second Temple
the struggle at Masada
6
The central beliefs of Judaism are God, education, justice, and
obedience
work
ritual
worship
7
Which of the following is the most likely reason that the
yad
is used when reading the Torah?
The book is sacred and it prevents damage
People are more likely to focus on the message
It helps people keep their place
The special pointed is an ancient tool
8
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt
The Hebrews received the Ten commandments from God
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews
A series of plagues struck Egypt
9
Which shows the Jews' belief in justice and righteousness?
Jews are expected to learn about Judaism
Jews are expected to be fair in business dealings
Jews are expected to follow the Ten Commandments
Jews are expected to worship only one God
10
The Dead Sea Scrolls helped scholars learn about
how the Mosaic law was written
how Jews left Egypt during the Exodus
how the Jews lived around 2,000 years ago
why Judaism became the first monotheistic religion
11
How are Mosaic laws different from the Ten Commandments?
Mosaic laws guide Jews' daily lives
Mosaic laws are the most important Jewish laws
Mosaic laws are based on the Bible
Mosaic laws do not need to be followed
12
The Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named
Solomon
Abraham
13
A group of Zealots locked themselves in a mountain fortress called ______.
Masada
Alexandria
14
The most sacred text in Judaism is the
Hebrew Bible
Torah
Talmud
Dead Sea Scrolls
15
How was King David different from King Saul?
Religious leaders supported David more than Saul
David was a stronger king
Religious leaders supported Saul more than David
Saul was a stronger king
16
A Jewish house of worship is called a
synagogue
Sabbath
Torah
church
17
Which of the following best describes Judaism's effect on later cultures?
All world cultures are based on Judaism
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism
Judaism helped shape Western cultures
18
People who receive messages from God are called
prophets
psalms
Reform Jews
Orthodox Jews
19
Which of the following happened after the second Jewish revolt against the Romans?
Many Jews moved throughout the Mediterranean region
Many Jews from Egypt returned to Jerusalem
Jews in Jerusalem constructed the Second Temple
Jews in Jerusalem began to disobey Roman officials
20
The Hebrews’ religion was called
Christianity
Judaism
Diaspora
Islam
21
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
the Hebrews' departure from Egypt
22
_____ is a language created by the Jews.
Yiddish
Hebrew
23
Which conclusion can you draw about the Jews who locked themselves into Masada?
They were willing to cooperate with the Romans
They were committed to defending their way of life
They no longer wanted to fight with the Zealots
They were cowardly
24
How did the event at Masada end?
The Jews there took their own lives
The Romans allowed the Jews there to go free
The Romans and the Jews made peace
The Jews there were captured
25
Traditions and holy days help Jews understand their
religion
language
history
abilities
26
What does monotheism mean?
following Mosaic laws
honoring the Sabbath
believing in only one god
receiving messages from God
27
After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves...
Philistines
Israelites
Jews
Canaanites
28
Over time, the Sephardim developed their own language called
Hebrew
Yiddish
Ladino
Arabic
29
Which of the following occurred before Abraham left Mesopotamia?
God spoke to Abraham
Abraham received the Ten Commandments
Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery
The Hebrews moved to Canaan
30
The __________ captured Jerusalem and destroyed Solomon's temple in 586 BC.
Persians
Chaldeans
31
Why did the Ashkenazi and Sephardim develop different rituals and cultures?
They lived in different parts of the world
They shared the same basic beliefs
They both settled in Europe
They were discriminated against by different rulers
32
The _____ govern how Jewish people pray and celebrate holidays.
Mosaic Laws
Torah Laws
33
Which of the following do Jews consider to be the most holy day of the year?
Rosh Hashanah
Passover
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
34
Which Jewish people today believe in strictly following the Mosaic laws?
Reform Jews
Conservative Jews
Orthodox Jews
Mosaic Jews
35
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Hanukkah
Passover
Rosh Hashana
Yom Kippur
36
Which of the following groups did not control the Israelites?
Persians
Chaldeans
Romans
Canaanites
37
The Jews' worship of _____ set them apart from most people in the ancient world.
Yohanan
Yahweh
38
The Ashkenazim descended from Jews who moved to
Alexandria, Egypt
Eastern Europe
the Mediterranean region
Western Europe
39
What did Zealots hope to achieve?
overthrow the Romans
help Jews move to safer areas
make all Jews follow the Mosaic laws
take control of Masada
40
Another name for the Hebrew Bible is the ______.
Tanach
Talmud
41
Which Hebrew woman is seen as a model of devotion to one's family?
Queen Esther
Naomi
Deborah
Ruth
42
Under David, Israel's new capital became
Damascus
Samaria
Jerico
Jerusalem
43
Judaism has influenced many other religions including Christianity and ______
Islam
Buddhism
44
Which common behavior today comes from the Jewish idea of honoring the Sabbath?
Many people follow the Ten Commandments
Many people do not work on the weekends
Many people give money to charity
Many people study the Bible
45
Jewish religious leaders were called
Sephardim
Ashkenazim
rabbis
Zealots
46
Who became king of the Israelites after David?
Solomon
Daniel
Abraham
Saul
