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Origins of Judaism
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Which event in the Hebrews’ journey happened
first
?
The Hebrew people moved from Ur to Canaan to start a new homeland.
Hebrew people fought battle against the Philistines and the Phoenicians.
The Hebrew people escaped from Egypt and traveled to the land of Canaan.
The Hebrew people went to Egypt to escape famine.
2
What is an example of a Jewish legal idea that is found in society today?
following the Torah
honoring the Sabbath
providing evidence for trials
giving to charity
3
According to scripture, who was chosen to be the father of the Hebrew people?
Torah
Moses
God
Abraham
4
A Jewish woman is spending the day fasting, asking for forgiveness, and giving money to charity.
Yom Kippur
Sabbath
Hanukkah
a bar or bat mitzvah
5
Where did the Hebrew people find the Kingdom of Israel?
Euphrates
Canaan
Ur
Egypt
6
What core belief is central to the first monotheistic religion, which was started by Abraham and the Hebrews?
belief in recording their beliefs and teachings in scripture
belief that people must travel to faraway lands to please the gods
belief in one all-powerful God
belief in a king selected by the gods
7
What aspect of Judaism is
most
apparent in Western political structures?
strong leadership by religiously selected politicians
a covenant with an all-powerful God
a set of scriptures that applies to the entire society
a strong ethical and legal code
8
Why is a synagogue important to Jewish people?
It is one of the High Holy Days.
It is a place of worship.
It is a spiritual and community leader.
It is a day of rest and worship.
9
What caused the Hebrew people to choose to leave Egypt?
They needed a new place to feed and water their animals.
They were fleeing a drought/famine in Egypt.
They were ordered by God to return to Ur.
They wanted to leave a life of slavery in Egypt.
10
Which aspects of Jewish life do all of the commandments in the passage refer to?
communication with God
the High Holy days
how family members behave
a person’s relationship to the community
11
What principle of Western democracy is drawn from Jewish ethics?
Charitable giving will help to heal the world.
People should not covet things that belong to others.
People should honor only one God.
Elected leaders are not above the law.
12
Read the passage from the Torah. Which Jewish belief is represented in this passage?
the belief in one God
the need to keep the Sabbath holy
God's pride in all God’s children
the importance of family
13
What is the
best
description of the covenant between Abraham and God?
a name for the Hebrew homeland
a sacred agreement
the journey from Ur to Canaan
the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures
14
How can the Jewish belief in charity be seen in the Western world?
Leaders are required to follow the same rules as the people.
People accused of a crime are given the right to defend themselves in court
Many people donate money and time to organizations that help people in need
People are treated equally because they were made in the image of God.
15
How have these Jewish laws influenced Western civilization?
People are required to care for those around them.
People do not strive for more possessions.
Most religious groups worship only one God.
Criminal law centers on behaving rightly toward others.
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What Western ethical tradition has been influenced by the Jewish belief that every person is made in the image of God?
Every person is worthy of dignity and of being treated with respect.
Religious holidays help people honor their faith & remember their history.
A person’s social status determines his or her value to society.
The people have a covenant with God and will be punished if they misbehave.
