Judaism and the Israelite Kingdoms

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Which of the following set the Hebrews apart from other ancient people? They worshipped a single God. , They settled in Canaan., They lacked a strong religious faith. , They were shepherds.

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They worshipped a single God. 

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What statement describes the earliest political organization of Israel after the Hebrews returned to Canaan from Egypt?

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Israel was a loose confederation of tribes governed by judges.

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According to the Hebrew Bible, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God? (Options: Mount Sinai, Egypt, Mount Tabor, The Promised Land)

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Mount Sinai

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What emblem became a symbol of Judaism and modern Israel? Options: menorah, Star of David, David's sling, the Torah

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Star of David

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Why did the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms?

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The northern tribes resented the taxes from Solomon's building projects.

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When was the Hebrew Bible finalized? Options: on the Exodus from Egypt, during the exile in Babylon, after the return to Judah from Babylonia, under Roman rule

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after the return to Judah from Babylonia

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Which action taken by a Seleucid king outraged the Jews? Options: He destroyed Solomon's temple., He divided the kingdom of Israel., He dedicated the Second Temple to Zeus., He began the Diaspora.

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He dedicated the Second Temple to Zeus.

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Which of the following probably caused the port of Caesarea to be destroyed? Options: a hurricane, a tsunami, a breakwater collapsed, poor building materials

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a tsunami

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According to the Hebrew Bible, whom did God tell to settle with his family in Canaan?

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Abraham

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Which word means that a religion is based on the worship of a single God?

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monotheism