Judaism and the Israelite Kingdoms

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.

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

• Israel was a strong, unified kingdom. 
• Israel was a loose confederation of tribes governed by judges.
• The people sent representatives to a confederation in Jerusalem.
• Rabbis organized and governed the tribes.

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

• Mount Sinai
• Egypt
• Mount Tabor
• The Promised Land

What emblem became a symbol of Judaism and modern Israel?

• menorah
• Star of David
• David's sling
• the Torah

Why did the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms?

• The southern tribes were angry about Saul's building projects.
• The southern tribes did not want to share the temple in Jerusalem.
• the northern tribes were conquered by Assyria.
• The northern tribes resented the taxes from Solomon's building projects.

When was the Hebrew Bible finalized?

• on the Exodus from Egypt
• during the exile in Babylon
• after the return to Judah from Babylonia
• under Roman rule

Which action taken by a Seleucid king outraged the Jews?

• He destroyed Solomon's temple.
• He divided the kingdom of Israel.
• He dedicated the Second Temple to Zeus.
• He began the Diaspora.

Which of the following probably caused the port of Caesarea to be destroyed?

• a hurricane
• a tsunami
• a breakwater collapsed
• poor building materials

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

• Moses
• Deborah
• Joshua
• Abraham

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

• polytheism
• Judaism
• monotheism
• idolatry