The Rise Of Judaism
This quiz will help you review some of the basic vocabulary and key concepts of the unit on the rise of Judaism.
- 1.What is the Torah?
- A.
The region thought to be the original homeland of the ancient Hebrews.
- B.
A collection of stories and laws that make up the holy book of the Jews.
- C.
The name for a Mesopotamian high priest.
- D.
An early Hebrew temple.
- E.
None of the above.
- 2.Who is considered the founder of Judaism?
- A.
Moses
- B.
Jesus
- C.
Abraham
- D.
Isaac
- E.
Siddhartha
- 3.Which of the following has never been used to name the Jewish "homeland"?
- A.
Canaan
- B.
Palestine
- C.
Sinai
- D.
Israel
- E.
All of these have been used to name the Jewish "homeland" at one time or another.
- 4.What significant element of Judaism distinguished it from all other religions that existed at that time?
- A.
There were no temples or shrines.
- B.
The belief that the universe was controlled by 12 goddesses.
- C.
Women could serve as high priests.
- D.
Monotheism
- E.
None of the above
- 5.Which of the following statements is true of Jewish belief?
- A.
There is only one god.
- B.
There is a covenant between the Jews and their god.
- C.
Follow the Ten Commandments
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
- 6.What is a covenant?
- A.
An agreement
- B.
A promise
- C.
A contract
- D.
A pledge
- E.
All of the above
- 7.What is Passover?
- A.
A religious holiday that celebrates the escape from Egypt
- B.
A religious ceremony that celebrates a child becoming an adult
- C.
A religious festival that celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem
- D.
The Jewish New Year celebration
- E.
None of the above.
- 8.How was Hebrew society organized?
- A.
Into 12 city-states
- B.
Into 12 tribes
- C.
Into 12 empires
- D.
Into 12 classes
- E.
None of the above.
- 9.Which of the following was not a major King of Israel?
- A.
Ramses II
- B.
Saul
- C.
David
- D.
Solomon
- E.
All of these were important kings of Israel.
- 10.What is tribute?
- A.
Money paid to a stronger, dominant power
- B.
"peace" money paid to prevent being invaded
- C.
A musical performance to honor the king
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- 11.Which of the following statements uses terms incorrectly?
- A.
Jews are people who practice Judaism.
- B.
The Jewish religion is practiced by Jewish people.
- C.
Judaists are people who practice the Jew religion.
- D.
Judaism is just one element of the rich Jewish culture shared by millions of Jews, some of whom are not at all religious.
- E.
The Hebrews were an ancient culture who, after the development of Judaism, became known as Jews.
- 12.The Hebrews established a belief in one god, and only one god. In other words, their religion was _______________________________.
- 13.What is the name of the Jewish god (although he is rarely mentioned by name)?
- 14.The often richly decorated chest that contains the Torah and protects it is called the __________ of the __________________________.
- 15.Which of the 12 tribes lasted the longest and gave its name to the Jewish people and their religion?
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