Judaism and 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 describe 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

The 12 tribes of Israel were descended from which man?

• Jacob

• Moses

• Joshua

• Judah

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Judaism?

• Animals for food must be killed humanely

• Judaism promote social justice, equality, and the holiness of human life

• The Sabbath is a day of work

• Wives are considered to be the heart of the family

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 Assyri

• The northern tribes resented the taxes from Solomon’s building project

When was the Hebrew Bible finalized?

• On the Exodus from Egypt

• During 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