4 Central Teachings of Judaism

Unlike many other people groups in ancient times who believed in many gods, the Israelites believed in one god. This is known as...

• monotheim

• polytheism

Judaism teaches that God is the source of morality. Here "morality" means...

• the belief that there are many gods

• the belief that there is only one God

• the set of moral beliefs that defines right and wrong for a person or group

• concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong

The Talmud is...

• a Jewish religious leader and teacher

• means "teaching" and refers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It is also the most sacred text of Judaism.

• the collection of ancient Jewish writings, or commentaries, that interpret the laws and teachings of the Hebrew Bible, or Tanakh

• an ancient city in Israel that became a center for Jewish learning

Among Judaism's oldest and best-known laws and teachings are...

• 10 Commandments

• Torah

• Talmud

• Torah

The Sabbath is...

• a holy day for rest and worship to God

• scattering of people over a wide area

• one of the 10 Commandments

• A Jewish place of worship; a temple.

"These holy days celebrate the Exodus—the freeing of the enslaved Israelites from Egypt." Which Jewish holiday is described above?

• Hanukkah

• Passover

• Yom Kippur

• Shabbat

"Beginning with the Ten Commandments, Judaism has always been concerned with a code of ethics." Here "ethics" means...

• concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong

• the belief that there are many gods

• the set of moral beliefs that defines right and wrong for a person or group

• the belief that there is one God

What are two values (or ethics) of Judaism that have influenced other societies (people groups)?

• equality

• peace

• social justice

• independence

In addition to being monotheistic, Judaism did not view their leaders as gods like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians.

• True

• False

Caring for the less fortunate people in society is a basic value in Judaism.

• True

• False