World Religions: Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism

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The ancient land of the Hebrews that Abraham believed a God promised him and his descendants:

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Canaan

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Canaan lies along which body of water: Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea?

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Mediterranean Sea

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In the Hebrew Bible, "G-d" is referred to as:

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Yahweh

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During which period did the Hebrews flee Egypt, according to the text? Options: 1600 B.C. (Egypt Middle Kingdom), 2100-2000 B.C. (Egypt Old Kingdom), 1300–1200 B.C. (Egypt New Kingdom), 70 B.C. (Roman Egyptian period)

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1300–1200 B.C. (Egypt New Kingdom)

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Which commandment states "You shall have no other gods besides me"?

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The first commandment

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What is the purpose of the Ten Commandments according to the text?

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They serve as the basis for Jewish law and moral code.

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What was unusual about Deborah's leadership in Hebrew society?

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She was a military and political leader.

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The name of the southern kingdom after the splitting of the monarchy. It included the territory originally belonging to just two of the twelve tribes, Judah and Benjamin.

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kingdom of Judah

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The Bible claims that, once in Egypt, the Hebrews became

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slaves

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To whom did God give the Ten Commandments?

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Moses