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The Hebrews and Judaism
The Hebrews and Judaism
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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.
People are more likely to focus on the message.
It helps people keep their place.
The book is sacred and it prevents damage.
2
To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of
Israel.
Canaan.
Mesopotamia
Egypt.
3
A Jewish house of worship is called a
church.
synagogue.
Sabbath.
Torah.
4
After the Israelites left Canaan, they went to
Egypt
Diaspora
Mesopotamia
Jerusalem
5
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt
6
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
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People who receive messages from God are called
prophets.
Orthodox Jews.
Reform Jews.
psalms.
8
The Hebrews’ religion was called
Islam.
Christianity.
Judaism.
Diaspora
9
Under David, Israel’s new capital became
Samaria.
Jerico.
Damascus.
Jerusalem.
10
The most sacred text in Judaism is the
Torah.
Dead Sea Scrolls.
Talmud.
Hebrew Bible.
11
Jewish religious leaders were called
rabbis.
Zealots.
Sephardim.
Ashkenazim.
12
After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves
Jews
Israelites
Canaanites
Philistines
13
Israel split into two kingdoms called
Israel and Persia
Judah and Persia
Israel and Judah
14
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.
All world cultures are based on Judaism.
Judaism helped shape Western cultures.
15
The dispersal of Jews along the Persian empire is called
Diaspora
Judaism
Exodus
16
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the burning of the Second Temple
the Exodus
the struggle at Masada
the Diaspora
17
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
The Hebrews received the Ten Commandments from God.
A series of plagues struck Egypt.
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt.
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews.
18
The Hebrew Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named
Abraham
Moses
Solomon
David
19
According to the Hebrew Bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments in
Canaan
Mt. Sinai
Mesopotamia
Egypt
20
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Rosh Hashana
Passover
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
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According to the Hebrew Bible, Abraham left Mesopotamia because
Famine
God told him to leave
Drought
Persians invaded
