Ch. 5 Test

Front

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Judaism?
Animals for food must be killed humanely.
Judaism promotes social justice, equality, and the holiness of human life.
The Sabbath is a day of work.
Wives are considered to be the heart of the family.

Back

The Sabbath is a day of work.

Front

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

Back

They worshipped a single God.

Front

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

Back

Israel was a loose confederation of tribes governed by judges.

Front

According to the Hebrew Bible, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?

Back

Mount Sinai

Front

The twelve tribes of Israel were descended from which man?

Back

Jacob

Front

What emblem became a symbol of Judaism and modern Israel?

Back

Star of David

Front

Why did the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

after the return to Judah from Babylonia

Front

Which action taken by a Seleucid king outraged the Jews?

Back

He dedicated the Second temple to Zeus.

Front

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

Back

a tsunami