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The Hebrews and Judaism
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1
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
Passover
Rosh Hashana
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Which family helped lead the Jews to independence?
The Macabees
The Abrahams
The Cenas
The Applebees
3
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the struggle at Masada
the burning of the Second Temple
the Exodus
the Diaspora
4
Jewish religious leaders were called
rabbis.
Ashkenazim.
Sephardim.
Zealots.
5
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
6
What is the purpose of the Talmud?
to reveal the word of God
to state the laws that Jews must follow
to tell the history of the Jews
to explain Jewish laws
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According to the Hebrew Bible, Abraham left Mesopotamia because
Famine
Drought
Persians invaded
God told him to leave
8
According to the Hebrew Bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments in
Canaan
Mesopotamia
Mt. Sinai
Egypt
9
The Hebrew Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named
Abraham
David
Moses
Solomon
10
Which of the following best describes Judaism’s effect on later cultures?
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism.
Judaism helped shape Western cultures.
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism.
All world cultures are based on Judaism.
11
After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves
Canaanites
Philistines
Israelites
Jews
12
The most sacred text in Judaism is the
Talmud.
Torah.
Dead Sea Scrolls.
Hebrew Bible.
13
The Hebrews’ religion was called
Islam.
Diaspora
Judaism.
Christianity.
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The dispersal of Jews along the Persian empire is called
Exodus
Judaism
Diaspora
15
Who became king of the Israelites after David?
Solomon
Saul
Daniel
Abraham
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To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of
Mesopotamia
Egypt.
Israel.
Canaan.
17
Israel split into two kingdoms called
Israel and Persia
Judah and Persia
Israel and Judah
18
After the Israelites left Canaan, they went to
Egypt
Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
Diaspora
19
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews.
The Hebrews received the Ten Commandments from God.
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt.
A series of plagues struck Egypt.
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How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
Early followers of Islam believed they came from Abraham.
Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath.
The people who follow Islam must follow Mosaic laws.
The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas.
21
Under David, Israel’s new capital became
Jerusalem.
Jerico.
Damascus.
Samaria.
22
A Jewish house of worship is called a
Sabbath.
Torah.
synagogue.
church.
23
Which of the following is the most likely reason that the yad is used when reading the Torah?
The special pointer is an ancient tool.
The book is sacred and it prevents damage.
People are more likely to focus on the message.
It helps people keep their place.
24
What happened in Israel after King Solomon's death
Israelites moved to Egypt
Israel split apart
Israelites moved to Mesopotamia
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People who receive messages from God are called
Reform Jews.
psalms.
prophets.
Orthodox Jews.
