Origins of Judaism Chapter Assessment

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Which statement explains what Abraham contributed to the development of Judaism?

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He migrated to Canaan and agreed to follow only one God.

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Which statement explains why the ancient Israelites migrated to Egypt?

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Palestine did not have enough food to support the Hebrew population, while Egypt did.

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Modern Israel is similar to ancient Israel in that it is...

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bordered by the Mediterranean Sea

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The Second Commandment states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me". Which statement explains how this commandment influenced the development of Christianity and Islam?

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The Second Commandment lays out the basic principle of all monotheistic religions.

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Which situation demonstrates that ancient Israel was a patriarchy? A man was not allowed to marry a non-Jewish woman. A woman could only inherit property if there were no male heirs. A Jewish woman could own property and sell goods at markets. Children of a Jewish mother and a non-Jewish father were considered Jewish

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A woman could only inherit property if there were no male heirs.

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Which statement accurately compares the Jordan River and the Nile River? Options: The Jordan River flows through eastern Israel, while the Nile River flows through western Israel. The Jordan River is largely made up of salt water, while the Nile River is largely made up of fresh water. The Jordan River flooded regularly, while the Nile River never flooded. The Jordan River empties into the Dead Sea, while the Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

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The Jordan River empties into the Dead Sea, while the Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

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The ideals of Judaism directly influenced the culture of which empire?
Assyrian, Egyptian, Persian, Roman

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Roman

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Which factor contributed to the success of the Israelite kingdom under kings David and Solomon? Options: the weakness of other nearby empires, an alliance of Jews, Christians, and Muslims, a requirement that all Israelites serve in the army, the rapid growth in trade passing through Palestine

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the weakness of other nearby empires

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According to archaeologists, the design of the first Jewish Temple in Jerusalem was influenced by religious structures built in...

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Egypt and Mesopotamia

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Which empire was the first foreign power to conquer the territory once controlled by King David's Kingdom of Israel?

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Assyrian