Judaism

Which common feature of most ancient religions did the Jews reject (refuse, say no to)?

• A. polytheism
• B. tradition
• C. ritual
• D. morality

Why did many Jews move to Babylon?

• A. They were fleeing from attack by the Assyrians.
• B. They were taken there as captives by Nebuchadrezzar. 
• C. They were hoping to spread the idea that there is one God.
• D. They were looking for a land with a more stable food supply.

What is the best title for the chart?

• A. Hammurabi's Code
• B. Holidays and Holy Days
• C. Teachings of the Talmud
• D. The Ten Commandments

Which of these phrases best describes the Talmud?

• A. another name for the Torah
• B. record of conquests of the Jewish people
• C. ancient Jewish writings about the Hebrew Bible
• D. list of names of the priests of the Temple of Jerusalem

The festival of Passover celebrates the

• A. Jewish Diaspora.
• B. Exodus from Egypt. 
• C. rededication of the Temple.
• D. end of the Babylonian Exile.

Which of these is the best example of a question of ethics?

• A. What shall I eat for dinner?
• B. When should I brush my teeth?
• C. Should I help a child who is lost?
• D. Which color shall I paint my room?

Which major belief of Judaism does the photograph show?

• A. the importance of study
• B. equality and social justice
• C. the celebration of holy days
• D. presence of God in daily life

What change of events led to the building of the Second Temple?

• A. Nebuchadrezzar realized the need to reconstruct Judah.
• B. Solomon brought the Ark of the Covenant from its tent.
• C. The Jews drove Antiochus and the Greeks from Jerusalem.
• D. The Persians conquered Babylon and let the Jews go home. 

Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?

• A. It was built by King Solomon.
• B. It was part of the Second Temple. 
• C. It was where many Jews died in rebellion against Rome.
• D. It was constructed with the stones that held the Ten Commandments.

How was the city of Yavneh important to the survival of Judaism?

• A. as the site of a temple
• B. as the political capital
• C. as a center for learning 
• D. as a source of rebellion