What was the result of the Diaspora?

The Jewish people were scattered across a wide area.

When Judaism began, how was it different from other religions in the ancient world?

Judaism held that there was one God who set down laws about right / wrong.

In Judaism, righteousness is

living in a way that is right and in agreement with God’s laws.

Why were the Phoenicians able to spread their culture over a wide area?

Phoenician sailors traded with other cities in the Mediterranean region.

Why do Jewish people study the Talmud and Hebrew Bible?

These works are the basis for Jewish teaching and traditions.

the escape of the Israelites from Egypt

Which of the following are included in the Ten Commandments? Choose the TWO correct answers.

You shall not steal.”, “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.”

Sargon created the world’s first empire by

conquering Mesopotamian city-states.

Why did priests play an important role in Sumerian city-states?

Sumerians believed only priests could communicate with gods

The rule of law, established under Hammurabi, was the idea that

all members of society, even the rich and powerful, must obey the law.

Who were the Immortals?

an elite group of the Persian standing army

The Torah is another name for the

first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

How have the teachings of Judaism influenced modern society?

Jewish ethical & moral traditions form a basis for democratic societies.

The Israelites consider Canaan to be the Promised Land because they believed that

God made a covenant w/ Abraham that Canaan would belong to his descendants.

Which of the following correctly describe the Epic of Gilgamesh? Choose the TWO correct answers.

It is a myth, telling the story of a legendary hero named Gilgamesh., It was written in cuneiform.

a payment made to show loyalty to a stronger power

Sumer is important in world history because it was

the world’s first civilization.

How did Darius govern over the vast Persian Empire?

He divided the empire into provinces, appointed leader for each province.

The main purpose of Hammurabi’s Code was to

make sure everyone in his empire knew the law.

The official religion of the Persian Empire was Zoroastrianism, whose main belief is

the universe is in a struggle between good and evil.

The term Mesopotamia refers to land between

the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

How did the Diaspora change the way Jews worshipped?

Synagogues became more important for worship.

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1
What was the result of the Diaspora?
Israel was split into two kingdoms.
The Jewish people were scattered across a wide area.
The Temple was destroyed.
The Israelites returned to their traditional homeland.
2
When Judaism began, how was it different from other religions in the ancient world?
Judaism held that there was one God who set down laws about right / wrong.
Judaism held that there was good and evil in the universe.
Judaism had sacred texts.
Judaism did not instruct its followers about how to lead their daily lives.
3
In Judaism, righteousness is
living in a way that is right and in agreement with God’s laws.
living in a way that is right and in agreement with God’s laws.
having a thorough knowledge of the Hebrew Bible.
treating other human beings with respect.
4
Why were the Phoenicians able to spread their culture over a wide area?
Phoenician armies imposed Phoenician culture throughout the region.
The Phoenician cavalry could cover more ground faster than foot soldiers.
Phoenicia had many natural resources that were desirable.
Phoenician sailors traded with other cities in the Mediterranean region.
5
The largest group of people in the Babylonian Empire included
farmers, artisans, and slaves.
priests and nobles.
builders, slaves, and soldiers.
government officials and slaves.
6
An area ruled by a distant country is called
city-state
colony
ally
empire
7
Why do Jewish people study the Talmud and Hebrew Bible?
These works were handed down from Moses.
These works describe the history of Judaism to the present day.
These works are the basis for Jewish teaching and traditions.
Studying sacred writings is one of the Ten Commandments.
8
What was the Exodus?
the start of Israelite enslavement in Egypt
the escape of the Israelites from Egypt
the first book of the Torah
the binding agreement between Abraham and God
9
Which of the following are included in the Ten Commandments? Choose the TWO correct answers.
“You shall not lie.”
“You shall obey your spiritual leader.”
You shall not steal.”
“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.”
10
What was one major accomplishment credited to King Solomon?
writing the Psalms
freeing Israel from the Babylonian Captivity
uniting Israel and Judah
building the First Temple
11
Sargon created the world’s first empire by
uniting Akkadian and Babylonian lands.
destroying the city-state of Ur.
conquering Mesopotamian city-states.
defeating Hammurabi in battle.
12
Another term for a city and the surrounding land it controls is
nation-state.
empire.
city-state.
kingdom.
13
Why did priests play an important role in Sumerian city-states?
Sumerians feared priests bc they led rituals involving human sacrifice.
Priests and temples controlled much of the surrounding farmlands.
Priests were at the top of the Sumerian social order.
Sumerians believed only priests could communicate with gods
14
The rule of law, established under Hammurabi, was the idea that
all members of society, even the rich and powerful, must obey the law.
there is no difference between civil law and criminal law.
different laws apply to people of different social ranking.
the meaning of the law may differ in different parts of the empire.
15
Jews and Christians both believe that the Ten Commandments were
given to Moses by God.
written by Moses.
written by Abraham.
given to Abraham by God.
16
What is a stele?
a cylinder seal
a colorful decorative tile
a carved stone slab or pillar
a temple on top of a ziggurat
17
What led to the conquest of Sumer?
the fighting among city-states
the unification of city-states
the wealth of city-states
the peace among city-states
18
A state containing several countries or territories is called
a city-state.
a region.
an empire.
an ally.
19
The shared belief in a single God who lays out a proper and moral way to live is known as
the Ten Commandments.
monotheistic religion.
ethical monotheism.
ethical Talmudism.
20
Who were the Immortals?
an elite group of the Persian standing army
a group of gods worshipped by the Assyrians
Assyrian soldiers who died in battle
a group of gods worshipped by the Persians
21
Three sections of the Hebrew Bible are the Torah, the Prophets, and the
Scriptures
Writings
Talmud
Old Testament
22
The Torah is another name for the
collection of commentaries on the Bible.
first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
writings of the Prophets.
Ten Commandments.
23
A cavalry is made up of
professional soldiers.
soldiers who ride horses.
soldiers who march on foot.
soldiers who use iron weapons.
24
Monotheism is the belief that
God made a covenant with Abraham
the gods control every part of life.
there is only one God.
the Bible is the word of God.
25
How have the teachings of Judaism influenced modern society?
The Ten Commandments replaced Hammurabi’s Code as basis for criminal law.
Hebrew is one of the most common languages spoken in the world.
Jewish ethical & moral traditions form a basis for democratic societies.
Many classic tales are taken from stories originating in the Talmud.
26
The goods made and shipped by Phoenicians to other lands are called
exports
imports
resources
tribute
27
A ziggurat is a type of
religious ceremony.
writing.
building.
epic poem.
28
The Israelites consider Canaan to be the Promised Land because they believed that
pharaoh released the Israelites, promised they could settle in Canaan.
God made a covenant w/ Abraham that Canaan would belong to his descendants.
Canaan was the original home of Abraham and the other patriarchs.
Canaan is the place where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses.
29
What does the Jewish holiday of Passover commemorate? Choose the TWO correct answers.
the Diaspora
God freeing the Jews from slavery in Egypt
Cyrus the Great allowing the Jews to return to Judah
the Exodus
30
Which of the following correctly describe the Epic of Gilgamesh? Choose the TWO correct answers.
It was the important legal code written by Sumerian king, Gilgamesh.
It was written by Sumerian priests.
It is a myth, telling the story of a legendary hero named Gilgamesh.
It was written in cuneiform.
31
What was tribute?
a payment made to show loyalty to a stronger power
a payment made from the government to a fallen soldier’s family
an offering made to the gods
an allowance from the government to farmers
32
What did Sumerian sculptors create that was different from earlier sculptures?
iron pieces
realistic statues of humans
Assyrian-style statues
hanging gardens
33
In the Phoenician alphabet, symbols were used to represent
syllables
pictographs
ideas
sounds
34
What city became the center of Hammurabi’s Mesopotamian empire?
Babylon
Lagash
Umma
Ur
35
Who was the first king of Israel?
Solomon
Saul
David
Abraham
36
Which city was originally a Phoenician colony?
Rome
Ur
Sumer
Carthage
37
Sumer is important in world history because it was
the world’s largest empire.
where human beings evolved.
the world’s first civilization.
where the first fishing villages developed.
38
How did Darius govern over the vast Persian Empire?
He created a uniform set of laws that applied to each of his territories.
He banned local customs and imposed Persian ways on all people.
He divided the empire into provinces, appointed leader for each province.
He traveled from province to province to oversee government personally.
39
The main purpose of Hammurabi’s Code was to
conquer and rule a new empire.
make sure everyone in his empire knew the law.
conquer and rule a new empire.
punish his political rivals.
40
The official religion of the Persian Empire was Zoroastrianism, whose main belief is
people may worship many gods.
meditation is the path to enlightenment.
the universe is in a struggle between good and evil.
leaders should be buried in huge structures called pyramids.
41
In cuneiform, Sumerian scribes used what to represent words, sounds, or ideas?
numbers
simple pictures
wedge-shaped symbols
the first alphabet
42
The term Mesopotamia refers to land between
the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
the Arabian peninsula and the Sinai peninsula.
Uruk and Ur.
Sumer and Egypt.
43
How did the Diaspora change the way Jews worshipped?
Jews traveled to Jerusalem to participate in festivals.
Synagogues became more important for worship.
Rabbis became leaders of Jewish rituals.
Jews adopted Greek and Roman methods of worship.
44
The forefathers of the Jewish people were known as
patriarchs
rabbis
prophets
kings

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