History of Ancient Israel

Why is individual worth emphasized in Judaism?

• Jews believe every individual has his or her own story to tell.

• Jews believe individuals should make sacrifices to gods that control nature.

• Jews believe every individual is created in the image of God.

• Jews believe every individual is part of the community.

Which beliefs are important parts of Judaism? (Choose 2)

• individual worth

• polytheism

• strict social hierarchy

• personal responsibility

• mummification

What rules do Jews try to follow because they believe these rules come from God?

• The New Testament

• The Tanakh

• The Ten Commandments

• Hammurabi's Code

How do historians MOST use the Hebrew Bible?

• as a secondary source documenting the history and religion of Egypt

• as a secondary source documenting the history and religion of Canaan

• as a primary source documenting the history and religion of Mesopotamia

• as a primary source documenting the history and religion of Israel

How was Judaism different from other religions practiced in the region at the time it began?

• Judaism was monotheistic.

• Judaism told the story of all people.

• Judaism focused on the afterlife.

• Judaism was matriarchal.

Which statements accurately describe the sacred texts of Judaism? (Choose 2)

• They were written on large tablets originally.

• They are about the many gods of Judaism.

• They contain the same books as the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.

• They are called the Tanakh.

• They were meant to replace the Torah.

Both Abraham and Moses believed in one God.

• True

• False

Both Abraham and Moses are discussed in the Hebrew Bible.

• True

• False

He made a covenant with God for the "Promised Land."

• Saul

• Job

• Moses

• Abraham

He was a nomadic herder from Ur.

• Saul

• Abraham

• Moses

• David