Review For Test On Hebrew Scriptures
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- 1.
The Torah consists of how many books?
- A.
2.
- B.
5.
- C.
12.
- D.
24.
Correct Answer
B. 5.Explanation
(The entire Tanakh, or Hebrew Bible, contains 24 books. The Torah is just the first 5 books of the Tanakh.)Rate this question:
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- 2.
What are the books of the Torah, in order?
- A.
Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Numbers, Leviticus.
- B.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
- C.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts.
- D.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Revelation.
Correct Answer
B. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.Explanation
The correct answer is Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. This is the correct order of the books of the Torah, which is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Genesis is the first book and it tells the story of creation and the early history of the Israelite people. Exodus follows, recounting the story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. Leviticus focuses on laws and rituals for the Israelites. Numbers describes the Israelites' journey in the wilderness and their organization as a community. Deuteronomy is the final book and contains Moses' final speeches to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the first book of the Old Testament?
- A.
Exodus.
- B.
Genesis.
- C.
Matthew.
- D.
Psalms.
Correct Answer
B. Genesis.Explanation
(Exodus is the SECOND book of the Old Testament. Matthew is the first book of the NEW Testament. Revelation is the LAST book of the NEW Testament.)Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Covenant of the Jews is an agreement between whom?
- A.
Adam and Eve.
- B.
God and the Israelites.
- C.
Abraham and Isaac.
- D.
Jews and Christians.
Correct Answer
B. God and the Israelites.Explanation
The Covenant of the Jews refers to the agreement between God and the Israelites. This covenant is a central concept in Jewish theology, where God promises to protect and bless the Israelites as His chosen people, and in return, they agree to follow His commandments and worship only Him. This covenant is believed to have been established with Moses at Mount Sinai and is a foundational element of Jewish identity and faith.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Catholic Christianity teaches which of the following about the Bible?
- A.
That it contradicts the theory of evolution.
- B.
That it informs us about the biological origin of the human species.
- C.
That it provides accurate information about how our planet was formed.
- D.
That it should not be read as a source of scientific information.
Correct Answer
D. That it should not be read as a source of scientific information.Explanation
(I really want you all to get this point: Catholics do NOT read the Bible as if it contains "scientific" information.)Rate this question:
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- 6.
According to chapter 3 of Genesis, what kind of fruit did Eve and Adam eat?
- A.
An apple.
- B.
A fig.
- C.
The fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
- D.
The fruit of the tree of life.
Correct Answer
C. The fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.Explanation
(The Bible doesn't say the fruit was an apple. Yes, Adam and Eve did use fig leaves as clothing, so there were apparently fig trees in the Garden of Eden, but the Bible doesn't say the fruit was a fig. It's just the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. God kicked Adam and Eve out of the garden before they could eat from the tree of life and become immortal.)Rate this question:
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- 7.
In the first creation myth in Genesis, what did God do on the seventh day?
- A.
Created humans.
- B.
Evicted Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
- C.
Rested and hallowed the day.
- D.
Separated the waters above from the waters below.
Correct Answer
C. Rested and hallowed the day.Explanation
(God created humans on the SIXTH day, after creating land animals. Evicting Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden is in the OTHER creation story.)Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following happened in the biblical story of Adam and Eve?
- A.
Adam and Eve were created simultaneously.
- B.
Eve was created from Adam's rib.
- C.
God created light on the first day.
- D.
The plants and animals were created before Adam.
Correct Answer
B. Eve was created from Adam's rib.Explanation
(God created Adam, then the plants, then the animals--which Adam got to name but which were not suitable partners--and then Eve. God created light on the first day in the OTHER creation story.)Rate this question:
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- 9.
In Genesis, what did God call the dome separating the waters above from the waters below?
- A.
"Day."
- B.
"Earth."
- C.
"Sea."
- D.
"Sky."
Correct Answer
D. "Sky."Explanation
In Genesis, God called the dome separating the waters above from the waters below as "Sky." This is supported by the biblical account where it is mentioned that God called the expanse "sky" and it separated the waters above from the waters below. The term "sky" refers to the atmosphere or the visible heavens above the Earth.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Why did Hagar run away from Sarai?
- A.
Because Sarai was planning to kill Hagar.
- B.
Because Sarai was planning to sacrifice Ishmael.
- C.
Because Sarai was pregnant with Isaac.
- D.
Because Sarai was treating Hagar harshly.
Correct Answer
D. Because Sarai was treating Hagar harshly.Explanation
(See Genesis 16.)Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who was Isaac?
- A.
Abraham's grandson.
- B.
Hagar's son.
- C.
Ishmael's father.
- D.
Sarah's son.
Correct Answer
D. Sarah's son.Explanation
Isaac was the son of Sarah and Abraham. He was born to them in their old age, fulfilling God's promise to give them a child. Isaac is an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, particularly in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is considered one of the patriarchs and is known for his willingness to be sacrificed by his father Abraham, a test of faith. Isaac went on to father two sons, Jacob and Esau, and is seen as a key figure in the lineage leading to the establishment of the Israelite nation.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who was Hagar?
- A.
Abraham's daughter.
- B.
Isaac's mother.
- C.
Sarah's slave.
- D.
The half-giant gamekeeper at Hogwarts.
Correct Answer
C. Sarah's slave.Explanation
Hagar was Sarah's slave. In the Bible, Hagar was an Egyptian servant who belonged to Sarah, the wife of Abraham. When Sarah was unable to have children, she gave Hagar to Abraham as a surrogate mother. Hagar became pregnant with Abraham's child, Ishmael, which caused tension and conflict within the family. Eventually, Sarah became jealous and mistreated Hagar, leading her to flee. Hagar's story is often seen as a symbol of oppression and mistreatment, as she was a slave who was used for reproductive purposes by her mistress.Rate this question:
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- 13.
According to Genesis, God told Abraham to sacrifice whom?
- A.
Hagar.
- B.
Himself.
- C.
Isaac.
- D.
Ishmael.
Correct Answer
C. Isaac.Explanation
(See Genesis 22.)Rate this question:
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- 14.
In Genesis, why didn't Abraham sacrifice Isaac after God told him to?
- A.
Abraham's faith wasn't strong enough.
- B.
An angel of the Lord stopped Abraham at the last moment.
- C.
Isaac ran away into the desert.
- D.
Sarah wouldn't allow Abraham to go through with it.
Correct Answer
B. An angel of the Lord stopped Abraham at the last moment.Explanation
(If you weren't sure about the answer to this one, you might want to reread Genesis 22:1-19 before the test.)Rate this question:
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- 15.
As a part of their covenant, God tells Abraham that every male among them throughout the generations must do what?
- A.
Be baptized.
- B.
Be circumcised.
- C.
Build an altar to God.
- D.
Change his name at age 13.
Correct Answer
B. Be circumcised.Explanation
(See Genesis 17.)Rate this question:
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- 16.
In Exodus, Moses's mother put baby Moses in a basket and put the basket where?
- A.
In the paws of a rabbit, who filled the basket with colorfully dyed chicken eggs.
- B.
In the Red Sea.
- C.
In the reeds on the bank of the Nile.
- D.
Under a bush that was burning but was not consumed.
Correct Answer
C. In the reeds on the bank of the Nile.Explanation
(If you weren't sure about this one, you might want to reread Exodus 2 before the test. If you chose the answer about the rabbit, you should get some sleep NOW.)Rate this question:
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- 17.
Whom did God call to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
- A.
Abraham.
- B.
Isaac.
- C.
Jacob.
- D.
Moses.
Correct Answer
D. Moses.Explanation
(See Exodus 3.)Rate this question:
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- 18.
Why did Moses flee from Egypt to Midian?
- A.
Because God had asked him to sacrifice his son.
- B.
Because he did not want to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
- C.
Because he had killed an Egyptian, and Pharaoh wanted him dead.
- D.
Because his adoptive Egyptian mother was mistreating him.
Correct Answer
C. Because he had killed an Egyptian, and Pharaoh wanted him dead.Explanation
(See Exodus 2.)Rate this question:
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- 19.
According to the Ten Commandments, which of the following should one NOT do?
- A.
Drink alcohol.
- B.
Make idols.
- C.
Own slaves.
- D.
Chew gum at school.
Correct Answer
B. Make idols.Explanation
(See Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.)Rate this question:
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- 20.
Where in the Bible are the Ten Commandments found?
- A.
In the Gospels.
- B.
In the Psalms.
- C.
In Revelation.
- D.
In the Torah.
Correct Answer
D. In the Torah.Explanation
(They appear twice in the Torah: in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.)Rate this question:
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- 21.
According to the Bible, what is one reason the Israelites should keep the sabbath holy?
- A.
God rested on the seventh day of creation and blessed the day.
- B.
Abraham was called by God on a Saturday.
- C.
In Eden, Adam and Eve worshiped God every seven days.
- D.
Moses encountered God in the burning bush on the sabbath.
Correct Answer
A. God rested on the seventh day of creation and blessed the day.Explanation
(See Exodus 20.)Rate this question:
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- 22.
The Ten Commandments say to honor whom?
- A.
Your brother and sister.
- B.
Your father and mother.
- C.
Your nation.
- D.
Your World Religions teacher.
Correct Answer
B. Your father and mother.Explanation
(See Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.)Rate this question:
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- 23.
According to the Ten Commandments, which of the following should one NOT do?
- A.
Eat pork.
- B.
Get tattoos.
- C.
Have sex with another person's spouse.
- D.
Use tobacco products or other addictive drugs.
Correct Answer
C. Have sex with another person's spouse.Explanation
(See Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.)Rate this question:
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- 24.
The Ten Commandments appear in which books of the Bible?
- A.
Exodus and Deuteronomy.
- B.
Genesis and Exodus.
- C.
Genesis and Matthew.
- D.
Matthew and Revelation.
Correct Answer
A. Exodus and Deuteronomy.Explanation
(Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.)Rate this question:
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- 25.
How did God communicate with Moses, when calling Moses to free the Israelites?
- A.
By relaying messages through Moses' brother Aaron.
- B.
Through a talking serpent.
- C.
From a burning bush.
- D.
Through the sorting hat.
Correct Answer
C. From a burning bush.Explanation
(See Exodus 3.)Rate this question:
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- 26.
Why did Moses kill an Egyptian?
- A.
Because Pharaoh had decreed that all male Egyptians should be killed.
- B.
Because the Egyptian had revealed to Moses that Moses was actually a Hebrew.
- C.
Because the Egyptian was beating a Hebrew.
- D.
Because the Egyptian was preventing a group of sisters from watering their sheep.
Correct Answer
C. Because the Egyptian was beating a Hebrew.Explanation
(See Exodus 2.)Rate this question:
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What does the Catholic Church mean in teaching that the Bible is "inerrant"?
- A.
That all of the information in the Bible is factual.
- B.
That Catholics are expected to believe that everything recorded in the Bible is literally true.
- C.
That the Bible teaches without error what God wanted recorded for the sake of our salvation.
- D.
That the stories in the Bible should be considered inerrant historical accounts.
Correct Answer
C. That the Bible teaches without error what God wanted recorded for the sake of our salvation.Explanation
(Catholics do NOT read the Bible as if everything in it is literally or historically or scientifically true. Catholics read the Bible for RELIGIOUS, spiritual, ethical, existential truths.)Rate this question:
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- 28.
Who was Ishmael?
- A.
Isaac's father.
- B.
Sarah's brother.
- C.
The biological son of Abraham's wife Sarah.
- D.
The biological son of Sarah's servant, Hagar.
Correct Answer
D. The biological son of Sarah's servant, Hagar.Explanation
Ishmael was the biological son of Sarah's servant, Hagar. In the biblical story, Sarah was unable to have children, so she gave her servant Hagar to her husband Abraham to bear a child on her behalf. Ishmael was born as a result of this arrangement. Later, Sarah herself miraculously gave birth to Isaac, who became Abraham's heir and the father of the Israelite nation.Rate this question:
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- 29.
How did God create Adam?
- A.
By forming him from fig leaves.
- B.
By forming him from the dust of the earth and breathing into his nostrils.
- C.
By removing one of Eve’s ribs and making it into a man.
- D.
By simply speaking him into being.
Correct Answer
B. By forming him from the dust of the earth and breathing into his nostrils.Explanation
God created Adam by forming him from the dust of the earth and breathing into his nostrils. This explanation is based on the biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis. According to this account, God formed Adam's body from the dust of the ground and then breathed life into him, giving him a living soul. This act of creation demonstrates God's power and intentionality in creating the first human being.Rate this question:
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- 30.
What was Sarah's name before God renamed her?
- A.
Hagar.
- B.
Eve.
- C.
Shirah.
- D.
Sarai.
Correct Answer
D. Sarai.Explanation
Before God renamed her, Sarah's name was Sarai.Rate this question:
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What is the Pentateuch?
- A.
The first five books of the Bible.
- B.
The New Testament.
- C.
The Old Testament.
- D.
The Tanakh.
Correct Answer
A. The first five books of the Bible.Explanation
The Pentateuch refers to the first five books of the Bible, which are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books are also known as the Torah in the Jewish tradition. They contain important narratives, laws, and teachings that are foundational to both Judaism and Christianity. The Pentateuch is considered to be of great historical and religious significance, as it provides the basis for understanding the origins of the world, the Israelite people, and their relationship with God.Rate this question:
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