Quiz Over Ancient Israel

25 Questions | By Areid | Last updated: May 7, 2018 | Total Attempts: 826

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1.

Jewish religious teachers are called ______________
- A.
  
  Professors
- B.
  
  Clerics
- C.
  
  Priests
- D.
  
  Rabbis
2.

____________ was the warrior-farmer anoited king by the prophet Samuel
- A.
  
  Alexander
- B.
  
  Ezra
- C.
  
  Saul
- D.
  
  Nebuchadnezzar
3.

The faith of the Israelites became known as
- A.
  
  Judaism
- B.
  
  Buddhism
- C.
  
  Islam
- D.
  
  Christianity
4.

______________ refused to worship Babylonian gods and was thrown into the lion's den
- A.
  
  Samuel
- B.
  
  Daniel
- C.
  
  Moses
- D.
  
  Isaiah
5.

The wise sayings of Solomon were written down and called
- A.
  
  Adages
- B.
  
  Psalms
- C.
  
  Proverbs
- D.
  
  None of these
6.

Who led the Isrealites out of slavery in Egypt?
- A.
  
  Jacob
- B.
  
  Moses
- C.
  
  Maccabees
- D.
  
  Pharaoh
7.

The idea that the law should apply to everybody equally is called the
- A.
  
  Rule of law
- B.
  
  Ten Commandments
- C.
  
  Torah
- D.
  
  Code of Hammurabi
8.

The ___________ fought the Romans for freedom and drove the out of Jerusalem
- A.
  
  Greeks
- B.
  
  Sadducees
- C.
  
  Samaritans
- D.
  
  Zealots
9.

David conquered other nations and created an empire and set up his capital at _________________.
- A.
  
  Canaan
- B.
  
  Jerusalem
- C.
  
  Babylon
- D.
  
  Mount Sinai
10.

The Isrealites were the first group of people who practiced monotheism. Monotheism is best described as ___________
- A.
  
  Belief in one god
- B.
  
  Belief in two gods
- C.
  
  Belief in multiple gods
11.

The Isrealites believed they were descendents from a man named _________________
- A.
  
  Jacob
- B.
  
  Abraham
- C.
  
  Moses
- D.
  
  Joshua
12.

Joshua led the Isrealites to conquer the city of ______________.
- A.
  
  Canaan
- B.
  
  Jerusalem
- C.
  
  Jericho
- D.
  
  Mount Sinai
13.

What king introduced Greek language and Greek ideas to the Jewish people?
- A.
  
  Nebuchadnezzar
- B.
  
  Herod
- C.
  
  Saul
- D.
  
  Alexander
14.

Diaspora is a greek word that means _______________
- A.
  
  Unity
- B.
  
  Together
- C.
  
  Scattered
- D.
  
  Separate
15.

What Jewish holiday celebrates the Maccabees driving the Greeks out of Judah?
- A.
  
  Hanukkah
- B.
  
  Yom Kippur
- C.
  
  Passover
- D.
  
  Rosh Hoshana
16.

Which of the following was NOT one of the things taught to young Jewish boys in their education?
- A.
  
  Torah
- B.
  
  Government
- C.
  
  Making a living
- D.
  
  Worship God
17.

What Roman king was cruel to the Jews and known as the king who reigned during the life of Jesus?
- A.
  
  Alexander
- B.
  
  Saul
- C.
  
  Herod
- D.
  
  Nebuchadnezzar
18.

Which of the following meat could the Jewish people NOT eat?
- A.
  
  Salmon
- B.
  
  Pork
- C.
  
  Beef
- D.
  
  Lamb
19.

Girls in Jewish society was provided the same education as boys
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

After Solomon died, the Kingdom of Israel broke up into two seperate kingdoms.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

This picture shows David's defeat of the Philistine giant ______________
- A.
  
  Saul
- B.
  
  Solomon
- C.
  
  Goliath
- D.
  
  Moses
22.

According to the story, what was the final plague sent by God to the Egyptians?
- A.
  
  Plague of darkness
- B.
  
  Plague of locusts
- C.
  
  Plague of blood
- D.
  
  Death of the firstborn
23.

What group of people conquered the Isreali kingdom in 722 B.C.
- A.
  
  Chaldeans
- B.
  
  Philistines
- C.
  
  Assyrians
- D.
  
  Babylonians
24.

For a meat to be considered kosher, which of the following must apply. More than ONE answer may apply.
- A.
  
  Killed in a special way
- B.
  
  Inspected
- C.
  
  Stored for weeks
- D.
  
  Salted
- E.
  
  MUST be cooked with milk
- F.
  
  Soaked
25.

Identify the following influences of Early Israel on our society today
- A.
  
  Laws
- B.
  
  Hebrew Bible
- C.
  
  Polytheism
- D.
  
  Women's Makeup
- E.
  
  Government