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- 1. Multiple Choice
These two men are reading the most sacred Jewish text, called theBibleQu'ranTorahVedas - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Torahconsists of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.contains all of the books of the Hebrew Bible.is known by Christians as the New Testament.is the only sacred text of Judaism.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTo understand the history of the Jewish people and the development of Judaism, historians rely ona variety of written records.archaeological artifacts.the Torah.all answers are correct
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBy 1000 B.C.E. King David hadfled with his people from Canaan because of a famine.led the Hebrews in their escape from slavery in Egypt.set up the kingdom of Israel in Canaan.left Mesopotamia with his clan and settled in Canaan for the first time.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThese statues of Jewish leaders Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and David appear on a French cathedral. Which man was called the "father of the Hebrews"?AbrahamDavidMosesSamuel
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho gave Judaism its fundamental laws?AbrahamMosesDavidSolomon
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho established Jerusalem as a holy city?AbrahamMosesDavidSolomon
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat did King Solomon create that would become a powerful symbol to the Hebrews of their faith in God?The TorahThe temple in JerusalemCanaanThe Ten Commandments
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Torah, God promised Abram he would have as many descendents as there are stars in the sky. The name Abraham meanspromised landfather of the starskeeper of the covenantfather of many
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began witha covenant between God and Abram.the 12 tribes that descended from Jacob.Abraham's sacrifice of his son as proof of his faith.the escape of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe Torah says that God promised in his covenant with Abram to protect Abram's descendants. What did Abram and his people promise to do?convert all nonbelievers to their faithsacrifice their first-born sons to Godalways to devote themselves to Godall answers are correct
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Torah, God told Abram to move to the land of Canaan. For Jews, this land became known asthe city of Godthe holy of holiesthe promised landthe Kingdom of Solomon
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Torah, what were the two tablets of stone that God gave to Moses?the Exodusthe Sabbaththe Ten Commandmentsthe Torah
- 14. Multiple ChoiceMoses received the Ten Commandments after the Hebrews left Egypt. What was their flight from Egypt called?the Exodusthe plaguethe Sabbaththe prophet
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Torah, how did the Hebrews escape from the Egyptian army?A plague of locusts killed the soldiers of the Egyptian army.God gave the Hebrews ”but not the Egyptian soldiers” the strength to climb Mount Sinai.Moses parted the waters of the Red Sea long enough for the Hebrews to cross.They left while the Egyptian soldiers were resting and worshiping on the Sabbath.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe building in this image is one artist's vision of the First Temple in Jerusalem. This temple was built byAbrahamMosesKing DavidKing Solomon
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one purpose of Solomon's Temple?to house the Ark of the Covenantto provide work relief for poor peopleto serve as a shelter for the Hebrewsto protect Hebrews against invasions
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Ark of the Covenant considered the Hebrews' most sacred object?The ark was the final resting place of Abraham.Noah had built the ark to rescue people and animals during a great flood.The ark held the stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments.God had given the Ark of the Covenant to the Hebrews.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat other achievement, besides building the temple, is King Solomon known for?increasing Israel's foreign tradewriting poetrymaking treaties with Israel's neighborsall answers are correct
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThis painting shows Moses receiving two tablets of stone from God. What symbolizes God in this carving?the elaborate robes that Moses is wearingthe hand reaching down from abovethe ground upon which he is kneelingthe tablets themselves
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