What is the fundamental ethical worldview of the Bible?

Humans are created in the image and likeness of God.

Who were the early matriarchs in Jewish history?

Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, and Rachel

What does the "Torah" refer to?

The first five books of the Bible, the Writings and Prophets

The biblical canon refers to ...

A widely accepted, authoritative list of materials or texts

How was Judaism unique from its other contemporary religions?

Belief in concept of monotheism

The Jewish diaspora resulted from ...

The Roman victory in the Jewish War.

David's kingship is significant in Judaism because ...

He is seen as a prototype of the Messiah.

What was considered to be age of the Prophets?

2000 to 1500 BCE -- earliest era in Jewish history

During Roman rule of Palestine...

The Jerusalem Temple was destroyed

One who speaks with God's authority

Which of the following was an accomplishment of King David?

He led the Israelite monarchy to its heigh of power.

The "final return" of the Jews to Israel occurred ...

on May 14, 1948 with the declaration of the State of Israel

The Babylonian Exile (587-538 BCE) was a consequence of ...

The Babylonian conquest of Judea in 587 BCE

What special role does Patriarch play in Jewish history?

The Patriarchs -- led by Abraham -- are father's of Canaan

The one who has been anointed by God

What is the difference between monotheism and henotheism

Henotheism = in many gods, but worship one; mono. = one God.

In his senior yearbook, Mr. McCall was voted ...

Most likely to be found in the library

Why does Israel occupy a special place in Judaism?

It was promised to Abraham in Genesis (Gen 12:7)

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What is the fundamental ethical worldview of the Bible?
Humans are sinners in the hands of an angry God.
Humans are created in the image and likeness of God.
Humans are saved by God's mercy.
Human's are saved by their good deeds on Earth.
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Who were the early matriarchs in Jewish history?
Ruth, Sarah, and Hagar
Abigail, Jane, and Martha
Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, and Rachel
Mary, Mary Magdalene, Ann, and Elizabeth
3
What does the "Torah" refer to?
The Bible in its entirety (old and new testaments)
A text written by the Pope
The first five books of the Bible, the Writings and Prophets
A text written by a rabbi
4
The biblical canon refers to ...
Both Old and New Testaments
A weapon, used during the crusades, to fire bibles.
A widely accepted, authoritative list of materials or texts
The Book of Psalms
5
How was Judaism unique from its other contemporary religions?
Belief in a God who does not act in the world
Belief in concept of pantheism
Belief in concept of monotheism
Belief in the messiah, Jesus Christ
6
The Jewish diaspora resulted from ...
Nebuchadnezzar's invasion of Israel in 587 BCE.
Spain's expulsion of Jews in 1492
The Edict of Expulsion signed by Edward I of England in 1290
The Roman victory in the Jewish War.
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Who is known as the patriarch of Hebrew history?
Jesus of Nazareth
Joseph of Arimethea
Moses of Egypt
Abraham of Ur
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Which of the following words describes the relationship between God and the people of Israel?
Covenant
Pentateuch
Torah
Contract
9
The Hebrew Laws resemble which of the following early legal codes?
Hammurabi's Code
Lockean Republicanism
The Justinian Code
British Common Law
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Who were some of the prominent early patriarchs?
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Rachel
James, Bartholomew, John
Peter, Paul, Mary
11
The Roman rule of Palestine was often seen as ...
Harsh and Brutal
a period of extended self rule
A successor to the peace and prosperity of David's rule
Benevolent
12
David's kingship is significant in Judaism because ...
He is seen as a prototype of the Messiah.
He made Henry VIII look like a saint
He ruled with compassion
He was an example of what not to do for future kings.
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What was considered to be age of the Prophets?
The era following the monarchy of David and Solomon
The era immediately following the Exodus from Egypt
2000 to 1500 BCE -- earliest era in Jewish history
The era following the Roman conquest of Palestine
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During Roman rule of Palestine...
The Jerusalem Temple was rebuilt
The Jewish War was peacefully resolved.
Ezra and Nehemiah reformed Judaism
The Jerusalem Temple was destroyed
15
What is a prophet?
One who speaks with God's authority
A teacher
One who has been condemned by God
One who has been anointed by God
16
Which of the following was an accomplishment of King David?
He led the Israelite monarchy to its heigh of power.
He modernized the Hebrew language.
He printed the first English vernacular Bible.
He overthrew the corrupt King Solomon.
17
The "final return" of the Jews to Israel occurred ...
following the Suez Crisis in 1956.
on May 14, 1948 with the declaration of the State of Israel
after World War I, Balfour Declaration, Nov. 1917.
following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
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Which of the following sacred texts is similar to the Hebrew Bible?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Uppanishads
The Gitas
The Chronicles of Narnia
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The Babylonian Exile (587-538 BCE) was a consequence of ...
The Roman invasion of Palestine in 63 BCE
The Greek conquest of Palestine in 332 BCE
The Babylonian conquest of Israel in 721 BCE
The Babylonian conquest of Judea in 587 BCE
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What is the name of the Christian addition to the Bible?
The Thessalonian Bible
The Writings of the Saints
The Life of Brian
The New Testament
21
What special role does Patriarch play in Jewish history?
The Patriarchs -- led by Abraham -- are father's of Canaan
Abraham's descendants lead modern Israel
Women occupy the prominent roles in government
Only men can become rabbis
22
The septuagint refers to the Torah and ...
The Christian Gospels
The Christian Epistles
The Books of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Prophets and Writings
23
The Messiah is ...
A caste in ancient Israel
The one who has been anointed by God
One sent by God to punish sinners
A work of music by G.F. Handel
24
Which of the following was NOT a group in the Ancient Hebrew's Bible?
the Torah
the Prophets
the Writings
the Epistles
25
What is the difference between monotheism and henotheism
Monotheism = 1 God; Henotheism = belief in Hens
Henotheism = in many gods, but worship one; mono. = one God.
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In his senior yearbook, Mr. McCall was voted ...
Most likely to teach history
Most likely to teach at Lawrenceville
Most likely to be found in the library
Most likely to run in college
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Why does Israel occupy a special place in Judaism?
It was promised to Abraham in Genesis (Gen 12:7)
The first Jewish temple was built in modern day Israel.
It is home to the oldest continuously used temple.
The Torah is in Israel

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