22 questions
The ______ is the Jewish holy book.
Torah
Synagogue
Monotheism
Who did God make a covenant with according to the Hebrew Bible?
Moses
Joshua
Deborah
Abraham
Which statement best describes the importance of the Ten Commandments?
A set of moral laws for the Hebrews
The sacred text of the Egyptians
The basic beliefs of Sumerians
The religious writings of the Persians
Over 2,000 years ago, many Jews left their homeland. This scattering of Jews became known as
diaspora
persecution
monotheism
execution
Which religion traces its origins to Abraham?
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
This king built a great temple to God in Jerusalem. It became the center of the Israelites religious life.
Saul
David
Solomon
Why did many Jews exiled to Babylon in 586 BCE?
They were taken captives by the Neo-Babylonians.
They wanted to learn about the Babylonian religion.
There was a food shortage in Israel.
They sought to conquer Babylon.
Which of the following distinguishes the Hebrews from other ancient people?
Oral traditions
Trading practices
Monotheism
Polytheism
Which of these best completes the diagram?
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Twelve Tablets
The ancient Hebrews established a civilization near which location?
F 1
G 2
H 3
J 4
Which options best describe characteristics of Judaism?
First monotheistic religion
First polytheistic religion
The king is a god
Strong ethical and moral code
Which of the following are associated with Judaism?
Abraham
Torah
Polytheism
Qur'an
Karma
Who was the founder of Judaism?
Israel
Abraham
Moses
the Pharaoh
Which of the following statements goes the best with Judaism.
they were the first ancient civilization to believe in monotheism
they were the first ancient civilization to believe in polytheism
they were the only group of people to have laws
they were the only group of people to be run by a monarchy