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