Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city?

The Ark of the Covent was kept there.

To the Jewish people the Torah is...

the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible

How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan?

He moved with his family from Mesopotamia

The Torah says that God promised to protect Abram's descendants. What did Abram and his descendants promise to do?

always to devote themselves to God

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Origins of the Hebrew People

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1
According to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began with a covenant, or...
written contract
religious gathering
holy dream
sacred agreement
2
Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city?
David built his first palace there
The Israelites believed God told them to live there
Religious ceremonies were held there
The Ark of the Covent was kept there.
3
Who was chosen to be king of the Israelites because of his courage and faith?
Solomon
David
Moses
Abraham
4
To the Jewish people the Torah is...
an ancient Egyptian book about the Hebrew people.
the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible
The Prophets and theWritings
a collection of prayers and poems by early Jews
5
For which achievement is Solomon most famous?
Building a temple
uniting a nation
winning a battle
starting a school
6
How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan?
He guided the Israelites our of Egypt.
He led an army that won the land from the Philistines.
He moved with his family from Mesopotamia
He passed through the area as a wandering shepherd.
7
According to the Torah, what did Moses bring to his people from Mount Sinai?
most of the Hebrew Bible
the Ten Commandments
food to eat in the desert
directions to the temple
8
Which leader led the Israelites out of slavery?
King David
Moses
King Solomon
Abraham
9
What happened as a result of a famine in Canaan?
Israelites moved to Egypt
Israelites start herding goats
Israelites wander in the desert
Israelites break into warring tribes
10
What did David provide for the Jewish people that they did no have before?
a set of commandments
a famous temple
an idol
a strong central govenment
11
What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?
Egypt
Ur
Canaan
Babylon
12
The word exodus means "departure." In the history of the Israelites. the Exodus was the departure from...
Canaan
Egypt
Babylon
Ur
13
The Torah says that God promised to protect Abram's descendants. What did Abram and his descendants promise to do?
sacrifice their first-born sons to God
convert all non beleivers to their faith
all of the above
always to devote themselves to God
14
How did ancient Judaism differ from other religions at that time?
rules for how to act
famous leader-heroes
belief in One God
more elegant temples

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