Ancient Israel

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Name the journey the Hebrews took when they were escaping slavery in Egypt:

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Exodus

Answer explanation

The journey the Hebrews took to escape slavery in Egypt is called the Exodus. This term specifically refers to their departure from Egypt, while Passover commemorates this event, and Torah and Diaspora refer to different concepts.

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belief in only one God

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monotheism

Answer explanation

The belief in only one God is defined as monotheism. In contrast, polytheism refers to the belief in multiple gods. Therefore, the correct answer is monotheism.

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The first part of the Hebrew Bible

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Torah

Answer explanation

The first part of the Hebrew Bible is the Torah, which consists of the first five books. The Talmud and commentaries are later texts, while the Dead Sea Scrolls are ancient manuscripts that include biblical texts but are not the Bible's first part.

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Who led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt?

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Moses

Answer explanation

Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt, as described in the Book of Exodus. Abraham is a significant figure in Hebrew history, but it was Moses who played the key role in their liberation.

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What was the first monotheistic religion?

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Judaism

Answer explanation

Judaism is considered the first monotheistic religion, emphasizing the belief in a single, all-powerful God. It laid the foundation for later monotheistic faiths like Christianity and Islam.

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King who built a great temple to God in Jerusalem

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Solomon

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Solomon, who is known for building the First Temple in Jerusalem, a significant religious structure for the Israelites, dedicated to God.

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One of the kingdoms formed when Israel split apart

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Judah

Answer explanation

When Israel split into two kingdoms, one of them was Judah. The other kingdom was Israel. Solomon was a king, not a kingdom, and Diaspora refers to the dispersion of Jews, while Canaan was the land of the Israelites.

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People said to receive messages from God

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prophets

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'prophets' because they are individuals in religious texts who are believed to receive messages from God, unlike the Talmud, Saul, or the Hebrew Bible, which do not specifically refer to such messengers.

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How many tribes were formed in Israel?

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12

Answer explanation

In Israel, 12 tribes were formed, each representing the descendants of the sons of Jacob. This includes the tribes of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin.

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covenant

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An agreement with God

Answer explanation

A covenant is defined as an agreement with God, often seen in religious contexts. The other options do not accurately capture this definition, making 'An agreement with God' the correct choice.