Ancient Egypt, Kush, and Judaism Review Part 3

Which is NOT true about Israel?

• The area was once called Canaan
• It contains Jerusalem
• It contains the Jordan River
• It no longer exists

Which of the following set the Hebrews apart from other ancient people?

• They were monotheistic
• They were polytheistic
• They were farmers
• They traded with other civilizations

According to the Hebrew texts, how did the exodus out of Egypt take place?

• The Red Sea was parted and they were able walk
• They sailed across the Mediterranean Sea
• They sailed across the Red Sea
• They borrowed chariots from the Pharaoh

According to the Hebrew Bible (Torah), what did Moses receive from God at Mt. Sinai?

• The Torah
• The Talmud
• The Ark of the Covenant
• The Ten Commandments

Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city by the Israelites?

• It was where a temple was built to house the Ark of the Covenant
• It was where Abraham was born
• It was discovered by Moses
• It was the largest trading center

What happened to the original temple built in Jerusalem?

• It was destroyed by the Neo-Babylonians
• It was destroyed by the Romans
• It was damaged by a natural disaster
• It was torn down by the Hebrews

Which leader encourage the Hebrews to return to their homeland?

• Cyrus the Great
• Nebuchadnezzar
• Hamurabi
• Solomon

What is an effect of the Jewish Diaspora?

• The forced migration led to the spread of Judaism around the world
• Jewish people became polytheistic
• Jewish people voluntarily joined forces with the Roman Empire
• The 2nd temple of Jerusalem was left unharmed

According to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began with a covenant, or

• holy dream
• written contract
• sacred agreement
• religious gathering

Which event celebrates the dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem?

• The Babylonian Exile
• The Diaspora
• Masada
• Hanukkah