Question 1

Identify the ancient Israelite who led the Exodus through the Red Sea.

Accepted Answer

Moses

Answer

Abraham

Answer

Ruth

Answer

Isaac

Question 2

The traditional beginnings of Judaism are described in an ancient text known as the __________________.

Accepted Answer

Torah

Answer

Covenant

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Old Testament

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10  Commandments

Question 3

Thinking about the 10 commandments, choose the answer that is NOT  expected of the Israelites?

Accepted Answer

They must hate those who do not believe in God.

Answer

they must behave a certain way toward other people

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they must behave a certain way toward God

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they must follow the ethical teachings of the Torah

Question 4

God’s covenant to the Israelites shows a belief in what type of religion?

Accepted Answer

Monotheism

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Hinduism

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Polytheism

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Taoism

Question 5

Who was the first king of Israel?

Accepted Answer

Saul

Answer

Solomon

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David

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Paul

Question 6

Who was the king who built the first temple?

Accepted Answer

Solomon

Answer

Paul

Answer

Saul

Answer

David

Question 7

What does the word diaspora mean?

Accepted Answer

dispersion

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migration or movement

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conquering

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separation

Question 8

Identify the structure and name who was responsible for its construction.

Accepted Answer

Temple; Solomon

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Synagogue; Herod

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Tabernacle; Saul

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Statue; David

Question 9

Which event resulted in the kingdom of Israel becoming divided?

Accepted Answer

The death of King Solomon.

Answer

Joshua's capture of Jericho.

Answer

The conquest by the Assyrians.

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The Babylonian Captivity.

Question 10

Using the timeline, who is the first monarch of Israel?

Accepted Answer

Saul

Answer

Abraham

Answer

Solomon

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David

Question 11

What happens when the kingdom of Israel divides?

Accepted Answer

The kingdom splits into 2 parts, Judah and Israel.

Answer

The 10 Tribes removed by Assyrians.

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2 Tribes go to Babylon.

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Joshua enters land of Canaan.

Question 12

Who was credited for building this ancient wonder?

Accepted Answer

Nebuchadnezzar

Answer

Cyrus the Great

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Darius the Great

Answer

Xerxes

Question 13

Define the word judge.

Accepted Answer

a leader who could rally the Israelites to defend their land.

Answer

a person who settles disputes.

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a person who collects taxes.

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a person who works for the king.

Question 14

Which two religions share with Judaism a belief in one God?

Accepted Answer

Christianity and Islam

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Hinduism and Islam

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Islam and Buddhism

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Hinduism and Islam

Question 15

Which civilization was responsible for destroying the Second Temple in A.D. 70?

Accepted Answer

Romans

Answer

Sumerians

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Greeks

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Egyptians

Question 16

How did Cyrus the Great help the Jews?

Accepted Answer

He allowed them to return home to build their temple.

Answer

He appointed one of their leaders to an official position.

Answer

He gave them land and property of their own.

Answer

He reduced the taxes that they would have to pay.

Question 17

Which number represents Phoenicia?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Question 18

Which number represents Asia Minor?  (6.39)

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

1

Question 19

Based on the information provided by the map above, where did Abraham’s journey originate? (6.39)

Accepted Answer

Sumer

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Arabian Desert

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Mediterranean Sea

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Egypt

Question 20

Where on this map was the Promised Land and the first Kingdom of Israel?  (6.39)

Accepted Answer

C

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D

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B

Answer

E

Question 21

According to the Hebrew Bible, where on this map were the Israelites kept as slaves.

Accepted Answer

D

Answer

C

Answer

E

Answer

B

Question 22

Which statement related to the places marked on the map is correct?

Accepted Answer

Abraham led an Israelite migration from location 2 to location 1.

Answer

Moses moved the Israelite capital from location 1 to location 2.

Answer

Abraham was the ruler of the area marked as location 2.

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Moses was the ruler of the area marked as location 1.

Question 23

Why was Abraham important to Judaism?

Accepted Answer

HIs agreement with God was the foundation of Judaism.

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He was the wealthiest sheepherder in the Bible.

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He wrote the Torah.

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He refused to accept God's offer of a Promised Land.

Question 24

What was the Exodus?

Accepted Answer

the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.

Answer

an agreement between Abraham and God.

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the start of Israelite slavery in Egypt.

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the first book of the Torah

Question 25

The first place the Israelites conquered in the land of Canaan was _______________.

Accepted Answer

Jericho

Answer

Judah

Answer

Egypt

Answer

Asherah

Question 26

Who led the Israelites into the Promise Land?

Accepted Answer

Joshua

Answer

Abraham

Answer

Moses

Answer

Isaac

Question 27

How did the Diaspora change the way Jews worshipped?

Accepted Answer

Synagoges became more important for worship.

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Jews traveled to Jerusalem to participate in festivals.

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Jews adopted Greek and Roman methods of worship.

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Jews stopped constructing synagogues for worship.

Question 28

Who conquered  the Kingdom of Israel?

Accepted Answer

The Assyrians

Answer

The Romans

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The Egyptians

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The Persians

Question 29

Which Israelite captured Jerusalem and made it the capital of the Kingdom of Israel?

Accepted Answer

David

Answer

Joshua

Answer

Moses

Answer

Solomon

Question 30

Which monotheistic religion originated first?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Answer

Buddhism

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Christianity

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Islam

Question 31

What did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?

Accepted Answer

Laws, including the ten commandments

Answer

the Hebrew Bible

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a severe scolding form God

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healing for wounds he received during the Exodus

Question 32

The Sabbath is

Accepted Answer

the Jewish day of rest

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the first 10 books of the Hebrew Bible

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a key part of ethical behavior

Answer

The Jewish Passover meal

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