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After returning to Canaan, the Hebrews called themselves
Jews
Canaanites
Israelites
Philistines
2
According to the Hebrew Bible, Abraham left Mesopotamia because
Famine
God told him to leave
Persians invaded
Drought
3
Israel split into two kingdoms called
Israel and Persia
Judah and Persia
Israel and Judah
4
The dispersal of Jews along the Persian empire is called
Judaism
Diaspora
Exodus
5
How did Judaism influence the development of Islam?
The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas.
Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath.
Early followers of Islam believed they came from Abraham.
The people who follow Islam must follow Mosaic laws.
6
The Hebrew Bible traces the Hebrews back to a man named
Abraham
Moses
Solomon
David
7
After the Israelites left Canaan, they went to
Diaspora
Egypt
Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
8
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.
9
Which of the following is the most likely reason that the yad is used when reading the Torah?
The book is sacred and it prevents damage.
The special pointer is an ancient tool.
It helps people keep their place.
People are more likely to focus on the message.
10
The most sacred text in Judaism is the
Torah.
Dead Sea Scrolls.
Talmud.
Hebrew Bible.
11
A Jewish house of worship is called a
Torah.
church.
synagogue.
Sabbath.
12
Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
Passover
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashana
13
Jewish religious leaders were called
Sephardim.
Zealots.
Ashkenazim.
rabbis.
14
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
15
What is the purpose of the Talmud?
to state the laws that Jews must follow
to tell the history of the Jews
to reveal the word of God
to explain Jewish laws
16
Which family helped lead the Jews to independence?
The Abrahams
The Macabees
The Applebees
The Cenas
17
Who became king of the Israelites after David?
Solomon
Saul
Abraham
Daniel
18
The Hebrews’ religion was called
Diaspora
Islam.
Christianity.
Judaism.
19
Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?
the Diaspora
the struggle at Masada
the Exodus
the burning of the Second Temple
20
Which of the following best describes Judaism’s effect on later cultures?
Few cultures were shaped by Judaism.
Judaism helped shape Western cultures.
Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism.
All world cultures are based on Judaism.
21
Under David, Israel’s new capital became
Jerico.
Samaria.
Damascus.
Jerusalem.
22
People who receive messages from God are called
Orthodox Jews.
Reform Jews.
psalms.
prophets.
23
According to the Hebrew Bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments in
Canaan
Mt. Sinai
Mesopotamia
Egypt
24
To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of
Israel.
Canaan.
Egypt.
Mesopotamia
25
What happened in Israel after King Solomon's death
Israelites moved to Egypt
Israelites moved to Mesopotamia
Israel split apart
