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