Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?

It was part of the Second Temple

What was the biggest problem caused by the Jewish Diaspora?

It threatened the survival of Judaism.

How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan?

He moved with his family from Mesopotamia

According to Jewish teaching, what did God promise by changing Abram’s name to Abraham?

To protect Abraham’s descendants

Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city?

The Ark of the covenant was kept there.

Why did many Israelites move to Babylon?

They were taken there as captives by Nebuchadrezzar

What weakened the land of the Israelites after the death of Solomon?

It split into two smaller kingdoms

Why did the Jewish Diaspora threaten the survival of Judaism?

Jews became scattered over a wide area

Why did Jews in the Diaspora have to develop new forms of worship, such as a synagogue service?

They could no longer use the Temple rituals

What can you conclude about the Israelite's trip from Egypt to Canaan?

The journey took many years to make.

What should a historian keep in mind when using the Torah as an artifact?

It was written to explain the history of the Jewish people.

The Israelites did not believe their leaders were gods. What did they believe?

Believed in equality of all people

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Chapter 11 & 12 Test Review

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A review of the ancient Israelites and the preservation of Judaism.

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1
What was one result of Yohanan ben Zaccai’s meeting with the Roman general?
The destruction of Jerusalem
The founding of a school
The building of a temple
The betrayal of the rabbis
2
Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?
It was built by King Solomon
It was constructed with stones from the 10 Commandments
It was part of the Second Temple
It was where many Jews died
3
When the Israelites were held captive in Babylon who encouraged them to hold onto their beliefs
the Romans
the Greeks
the prophets
the pharaohs
4
What was the biggest problem caused by the Jewish Diaspora?
It meant there were many Jewish temples.
It threatened the survival of Judaism.
It led to many wars against the Babylonians.
It created many different types of Judaism.
5
According to the timeline of events in Jewish history, which occurred second?
Abraham moved to Canaan
The Israelites moved to Egypt
Moses climbed Mt. Sinai
David was king of the Jewish people
6
What achievement is Solomon most famous for?
Building a temple
Winning a battle
Starting a school
Uniting a nation
7
According to the Torah, what did Moses bring to his people from Mt. Sinai?
The Ark of the covenant
A promise from God
The 10 Commandments
Idols to worship
8
How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan?
He moved with his family from Mesopotamia
He led an army that won the land in battle
He guided the Hebrews out of Egypt
He passed through the area as a shepherd
9
Who unified Israel and Judah?
Moses
Solomon
Abraham
David
10
According to Jewish teaching, what did God promise by changing Abram’s name to Abraham?
To save Abraham’s son
To guide Abraham to Canaan
To protect Abraham’s descendants
To help Abraham build a temple
11
Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city?
David built his first palace there.
Religious ceremonies were held there.
The Ark of the covenant was kept there.
The Hebrews believed God told them to live there.
12
Why did many Israelites move to Babylon?
They were hoping to spread the idea that there is one God
They were fleeing attacks by the Persians
They were looking for a stable food supply
They were taken there as captives by Nebuchadrezzar
13
What weakened the land of the Israelites after the death of Solomon?
It formed unwise alliances
It suffered from famine
It fell under attack by the Philistines
It split into two smaller kingdoms
14
Why did the Jewish Diaspora threaten the survival of Judaism?
Jews paid heavy taxes for a new temple
Jews depended on oral tradition to remember their history
Jews began to learn from rabbis instead of priests
Jews became scattered over a wide area
15
How was the city of Yavneh important to the survival of Judaism?
As a center for learning
As the political capital
As a source of rebellion
As the site of a temple
16
How did ancient Judaism differ from other ancient religions?
Belief in one God
Rules for how to act
Famous leaders
More elegant temples
17
Why did Jews in the Diaspora have to develop new forms of worship, such as a synagogue service?
They could no longer use the Temple rituals
They mingled with other cultures
They spoke several languages
They came under the rule of rabbis
18
What can you conclude about the Israelite's trip from Egypt to Canaan?
They took the most direct route available.
The journey took the lives of many people.
They used boats for most of the trip.
The journey took many years to make.
19
What should a historian keep in mind when using the Torah as an artifact?
It was hidden for many years before archeologist found it
It was written for the people who lived in Babylonia.
It was written to explain the history of the Jewish people.
It was written by people who conquered the Israelites.
20
The 10 Commandments are what religions oldest laws?
Taoism
Judaism
Hinduism
Polytheism
21
The Israelites did not believe their leaders were gods. What did they believe?
Believed it was wise to worship several gods
Believed that Jewish people were superior
Believed only men were equal
Believed in equality of all people
22
The word exodus means departure. Which departure does the exodus refer to?
the departure from Ur
the departure from Babylon
the departure from Canaan
the departure from Egypt
23
Who were the founders of Judaism?
Sumerians
Persians
Hebrews /Israelites
Babylonians
24
Which common feature of most religions did the Jews reject (say no to?)
Ritual
Morality
Polytheism
Tradition
25
What did David provide for the Jewish people that they didn’t have before?
strong weapons
commandments
strong central government
sacrifices

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