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Chapter 7 Social Studies: Ancient Israel & Judaism review
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1
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
A series of plagues struck Egypt.
The Hebrews received the 10 Commandments from God.
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt.
Moses demanded freedom from the Hebrews.
2
Jewish religious teachers are called rabbis. Rabbis also serve as leaders of their communities.
false
true
3
Although Hebrew women had few rights, they could inherit property even if they had brothers.
false
true
4
Rabbis were a rebellious group who didn't think that Jews should answer to anyone but God.
true
false
5
The Maccabees were a Jewish family that was tired of foreign rule.
true
false
6
Which of the following shows that Hebrew women had few rights?
Some Hebrew women saved other Hebrews from enemies
A Hebrew woman's husband was chosen by her father.
All Hebrew women could vote in elections.
Some Hebrew women became political leaders.
7
Which was MOSTLY responsible for ending the first Jewish revolt against the Romans?
the banning of all Jews from Jerusalem
the ongoing discrimination against Jews
the destruction of Jewish homes & businesses
the burning of the Second Temple
8
Why did the Ashkenazim & Sephardim develop different rituals & cultures?
They shared the same basic beliefs.
They were discriminated against by different rulers.
They lived in different parts of the world.
They both settled in Europe.
9
What is the name of the Hebrew's religion?
Judaism
Israelite
Hebrewism
Jainism
10
Which of these BEST summarizes the Exodus?
the Hebrews' departure from Egypt
the conflict between the Hebrews & Romans
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
11
Like most ancient civilizations, the Jews worshiped many gods.
false
true
12
How did the event at Masada end?
The Jews were captured.
The Romans & Jews made peace.
The Romans allowed the Jews there to go free.
The Jews took their own lives.
13
Who united Israel's tribal leaders & established Jerusalem as Israel's new capital?
Moses
Saul
David
Solomon
14
After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves
Jews
Philistines
Canaanites
Israelites
15
The Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named ___________.
Solomon
David
Saul
Abraham
16
What is the language created by the Jews?
Latin
Yiddish
Hebrew
Jewish
17
How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas.
1st followers of Islam believed they descended from Abraham.
People who follow Islam are required to follow Mosaic laws.
Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath.
18
Who established a great kingdom after years as desert nomads?
Hebrews
Moses
Abraham
Judaism
19
Which of the following occurred BEFORE Abraham left Mesopotamia?
God spoke to Abraham.
Abraham received the 10 Commandments.
The Hebrews moved to Canaan.
Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery.
20
Which of the following terms describes belief in only one god?
animism
monotheism
polytheism
Christianity
21
A group of Zealots locked themselves in a mountain fortress called
Big Bear
Mt. Sinai
Talmud
Masada
22
What was NOT included among the Dead Sea Scrolls?
prayers & letters
proof that Jesus was the son of God
facts about the lives of many ancient Jews
passages from the Hebrew Bible
23
When Saul died, his younger took the throne.
true
false
24
Which of the following texts contain Jewish beliefs?
the Torah
all of the above
the Commentaries
the Hebrew Bible
25
Another name for the Hebrew Bible is the ______
Talmud
Dead Sea Scroll
Tanach
New Testamet
26
_________ is the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
Yom Kippur
Diaspora
Exodus
Passover
27
The Dead Sea Scrolls were found by a young boy exploring a small cave near the Dead Sea.
false
true
28
The story of ______ is told in the Bible as an example of how people should treat their family.
Mary
Esther
Naomi
Ruth
29
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Hanukkah
Rosh Hashana
Passover
Yom Kippur
30
Which of the following groups did NOT control the Israelites?
Persians
Chaldeans
Canaanites
Romans
31
Who led the Hebrews out of Egypt and received the 10 Commandments from God on Mt. Sinai?
Solomon
Moses
Abraham
David
32
Which of the following religions was influenced by Judaism?
Islam
Hinduism
Jainism
Buddhism
33
Who did God promise to lead to a new land where his descendants would make a nation?
Abraham
David
Moses
Saul
34
Which of the following BEST describes Judaism's effect on later cultures?
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism.
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism.
Judaism helped shape Western cultures.
All world cultures are based on Judaism.
35
____________ is the journey the Hebrews made out of Egypt.
Exile
Exodus
Diaspora
Passover
36
Who built a great temple in Jerusalem that became the center of Israelites' religious life?
Moses
David
Saul
Solomon
37
What sacred text contains most of the laws & history of the Jews until the death of Moses?
the Commentaries
the Dead Sea Scrolls
the Upanishads
the Torah
38
Why did Ashkenazim & Sephardim develop different rituals and cultures?
They were discriminated against by different rulers.
They lived in different parts of the world.
They both settled in Europe.
They shared the same basic beliefs.
39
Which of the following is NOT one of the central beliefs of Judaism?
belief in one God
belief in reincarnation
belief in justice for all
belief in the importance of study & education
40
Which of the following do Jews consider to be the holiest day of the year?
Rosh Hashanah
Passover
Yom Kippur
Hanukkah
