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