Why did the Ashkenazim and Sephardim develop different rituals and cultures?

They lived in different parts of the world.

Which of the following shows that Hebrew women had few rights?

A Hebrew woman's husband was chosen for her by her father.

How did the event at Masada end?

The Jews there took their own lives.

What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin?

Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece.

What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?

The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.

Which of the following activities did not take place in the agora?

Greeks hid from invading armies.

Which of the following shows that Greeks strongly influenced our language?

Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology.

Greek philosophers believed that one thing was more important than anything else in life. What was it?

using the human mind to think and understand

In Athens, most of the boys from poor families

became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.

How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?

The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Abraham.

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1
Why did the Ashkenazim and 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.
2
A famous Greek playwright
Hippocrates
Sophocles
3
_ is a language created by the Jews.
Yiddish
Moses
4
A code of moral laws written on two stone tablets.
Dead Sea Scrolls
Ten Commandments
5
A group of warriors standing close together in a square
phalanx
Hypatia
6
Apollo was the god of the _.
sun
moon
7
Because they lived on an island, the Mycenaeans spent much of their time at sea.
False
True
8
One improvement that Darius made to the Persian Empire was the creation of _.
phalanx
roads
9
Clear and ordered thinking
reason
unreason
10
Which of the following shows that Hebrew women had few rights?
A Hebrew woman's husband was chosen for her by her father.
Some Hebrew women became political leaders.
Some Hebrew women saved other Hebrews from enemies.
All Hebrew women could vote in elections.
11
It was natural for the ancient Greeks to produce works of literature because they always enjoyed telling myths.
True
False
12
How did the event at Masada end?
The Romans allowed the Jews there to go free.
The Romans and the Jews made peace.
The Jews there took their own lives.
The Jews there were captured.
13
Athenian domination of the _ League caused Sparta to declare war on Athens.
alliance
Delian
14
All of the following cities began as Greek colonies except
Naples, Italy.
Alexandria, Egypt.
Istanbul, Turkey.
Marseille, France.
15
A famous poet and one of the earliest Greek writers
Homer
tyrant
16
What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin?
Athens quit the Peloponnesian League.
Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece.
Athens joined forces with the Persians.
Sparta refused to join Athens in the Delian League.
17
A brilliant elected leader who led the Athens government from about 460 BC until 429 BC
Aesop
Pericles
18
A Greek famous for his fables
Pericles
Aesop
19
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming.
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
20
Jews believe that the Torah’s contents were revealed to which prophet?
Daniel
Abraham
Moses
Jesus
21
A set of commentaries, stories, and folklore.
Talmud
Ten Commandments
22
What was the relationship between Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great?
Philip was Alexander's uncle.
Philip was Alexander's son.
Philip was Alexander's cousin.
Philip was Alexander's father.
23
An agreement to work together
phalanx
alliance
24
These Greek leaders probably would have approved of the type of democracy found in the United States except
Pericles
Solon
Draco
Cleisthenes
25
What was the most important aspect of life in Sparta?
learning to lead people
learning about philosophy
preparing for battles
playing music
26
Governors of Persian provinces
satraps
Zoroastrian
27
People who have the right to participate in government
citizens
people
28
Like most people in the ancient world, the Jews worshipped many gods.
False
True
29
A building constructed in Athens in the 400s BC
Hippocrates
Parthenon
30
Which of the following activities did not take place in the agora?
Greeks held political meetings.
Greeks hid from invading armies.
Greeks had religious gatherings.
Greeks bought and sold goods.
31
The two most sacred Jewish holidays.
High Holy Days
rabbis
32
A time for Jews to remember the Exodus from Egypt.
Passover
Zealots
33
Rich landowners
aristocrats
citizens
34
God promised to lead this man to a new land and make his descendants into a mighty nation.
Abraham
Moses
35
Which of the following shows that Greeks strongly influenced our language?
English words are spelled using the Greek rules of spelling.
Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology.
The English language was first spoken in ancient Greece.
The English language is based on the letters of the Greek alphabet.
36
Hera is the king of the gods.
True
False
37
The Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named _.
Moses
Abraham
38
A high hill that often had a fortress on its top
Homer
acropolis
39
Which of the following occurred before Abraham left Mesopotamia?
The Hebrews moved to Canaan.
God spoke to Abraham.
Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery.
Abraham received the Ten Commandments.
40
Many of the geometry rules from the writings of _ are still used today.
Euclid
Hippocrates
41
Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live
stories
fables
42
Greek philosophers believed that one thing was more important than anything else in life. What was it?
understanding how the human body works
encouraging people to worship the gods
using the human mind to think and understand
helping others to be happy and comfortable
43
A body of stories about gods and heroes that tries to explain how the world works
astronomy
mythology
44
Because people were upset by his ideas, _ was arrested and sentenced to death.
Socrates
Plato
45
Rebellious Jews who didn't think Jews should answer to anyone but God.
Zealots
Exodus
46
A religion based on the battle between good and evil
Zoroastrian
Hypatia
47
The story of _ is told in the Bible as an example of how people should treat their family members.
Ruth
Talmud
48
Hellenistic culture influenced the building of the world’s largest library in Alexandria, Egypt.
True
False
49
Another name for the Hebrew Bible is the _.
Tanach
Zealots
50
In Athens, most of the boys from poor families
learned how to sing and play musical instruments.
were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.
studied warfare and were placed in the army.
became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.
51
How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Abraham.
Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath.
The people who follow Islam are required to follow the Mosaic laws.
52
An age marked by great achievements
middle
classical
53
Which of the following do Jews consider to be the most holy day of the year?
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
Passover
Rosh Hashanah
54
Why did many ancient Greeks visit the oracle at Delphi?
to see the birthplace of Aphrodite
to ask the god Apollo questions
to see where Hercules battled the hydra
to worship Zeus and the other gods
55
The scattering of the Jews outside of Canaan.
Talmud
Diaspora
Exodus
Passover
56
Which of the following groups did not control the Israelites?
Canaanites
Romans
Persians
Chaldeans
57
The greatest Greek doctor
Plato
Hippocrates
58
Because traveling by land in Greece was difficult, the Greeks
became expert shipbuilders.
learned how to climb mountains
took up farming.
gave up trying to travel.
59
The citizens in the early democracy of Athens voted by writing on paper.
False
True
60
Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews?
A series of plagues struck Egypt.
The Hebrews received the Ten Commandments from God.
The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt.
Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews.
61
Which of the following best describes Judaism's effect on later cultures?
Judaism helped shape Western cultures.
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism
All worlds cultures are based on Judaism.
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism.
62
Which of the following events took place before Darius ruled Persia?
Roads were built throughout the empire.
The capital city of Persepolis was built.
Cyrus's son died in a rebellion in Persia.
Persians invaded southeastern Europe.
63
Although Hebrew women had very few rights, they were allowed to inherit property even if they had brothers.
False
True
64
The Maccabees were a Jewish family that was tired of foreign rule.
True
False
65
The ancient Greeks believed that their _ caused events like thunder and earthquakes.
Aesop
Mycenaeans
66
Alexander worked to spread Greek culture throughout his empire. What conclusion can you draw from this?
Alexander was trying to make the Persian Empire angry.
Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas.
Alexander was trying to build a friendship with the Greeks.
Alexander thought that all other cultures were weak.
67
In what way were the Mycenaeans different from the Minoans?
The Mycenaeans did not speak Greek.
The Mycenaeans lived on the Greek mainland.
The Mycenaeans lived on Greek islands
The Mycenaeans were not traders.
68
The Dead Sea Scrolls were found by a young boy exploring a small cave near the Dead Sea.
True
False
69
Which holiday celebrated the rededication of the Second Temple?
Hanukkah
Passover
Rosh Hashana
Yom Kippur
70
Greek statues of people were usually not very realistic.
False
True
71
How are Mosaic laws different from the Ten Commandments?
Mosaic laws do not need to be followed.
Mosaic laws guide Jews' daily lives.
Mosaic laws are based on the Bible.
Mosaic laws are the most important Jewish laws.
72
What happened after Alexander and his army crossed the Indus River in India?
The Greeks agreed to not rebel against Alexander.
Alexander defeated the Persian army for the last time.
The people of the area crowned Alexander king.
His exhausted troops refused to fight anymore.
73
The _ tells the story of the last years of the Trojan War.
Illiad
Aesop
74
A unit of soldiers mounted on horses
satraps
cavalry
75
Which of the following is the best prediction of what might have happened in Sparta if its army had become weak?
Spartan women would have joined the army
Slaves would have staged a rebellion.
Soldiers would have lost their self-confidence.
Boys would have lost their courage and strength.
76
Religious teachers.
rabbis
Zealots
77
Which of the following best defines a lyric poem?
a poem that explains natural events
a poem about Greek heroes
a poem set to music
a poem that teaches life's lessons
78
Cyrus the Great’s treatment of conquered people helped him successfully rule a large empire.
False
True
79
Which of the following does not describe the first democracy in Athens?
All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly
Every citizen had the right to speak.
Citizens could serve on smaller councils.
Aristocrats had more power than citizens.
80
A Greek philosopher
Thucydides
Plato
81
Everyone who lived in a city-state lived inside the city walls.
True
False
82
Written 2,000 years ago by Jews to explain ancient Jewish beliefs.
Ten Commandments
Dead Sea Scrolls
83
A leader who uses force to hold power
aristocrat
tyrant
84
After defeating Athens in the Peloponnesian War, Sparta became the most powerful city-state in Greece
True
False
85
Make an inference: As ruler of Persia, what do you think Darius was most interested in doing?
developing a powerful army
defeating the Greeks in battle
building many roads in Persia
making Persia's empire strong
86
The democratic society of Athens allowed women to have more rights than in other cities.
False
True
87
God told this man to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt during the 1200s BC.
Abraham
Moses
88
A group of Zealots locked themselves in a mountain fortress called _.
Masada
Diaspora
89
The spread of _ culture brought Greek customs to new parts of the world.
Hellenistic
Hippocrates
90
How was the form of democracy in ancient Greece different from our current form of democratic government?
Officials collected and counted the votes.
People debated issues.
Voting took place on broken pieces of pottery.
Citizens voted on issues.
91
Which of the following best describes a representative democracy?
Citizens act as judges and lawmakers.
All men, women, and children can vote.
All citizens help make the laws.
Citizens elect officials to make the laws.
92
The _ Sea lies to the east of the Greek mainland.
Aegean
Ionian
93
The ancient Greeks believed that their _ caused events like thunder and earthquakes.
fables
gods
94
Which of the following was most responsible for ending the first Jewish revolt against the Romans?
the ongoing discrimination against Jews
the banning of all Jews from Jerusalem
the destruction of Jewish homes and businesses
the burning of the Second Temple

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