Ch.5 Judaism

Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion. What does monotheistic mean?

• worshiping multiple gods

• having only one theater

• worshiping only one god

• it's practiced by all

Why is Abraham important to Judaism?

• Because he led the Jews out of exile in Egypt

• He eventually became the first king of Canaan

• He became the 16th president

• He is regarded as the father of the Jewish people

What is a covenant?

• a special agreement

• a long voyage from exile

• John Mozier's new haircut

• one of the twelve groups that first settled Canaan

Besides monotheism, what made the Israelites different from other cultures?

• they were skilled sailors rather than farmers

• they did not adopt foreign customs

• they believed in one god

• they worshiped in temples

How was Israelite society organized?

• they voted for their kings

• they practiced the Sabbath

• they were made up of 12 tribes

• there was no organization

What is the Torah?

• the Hebrew Bible

• a collection of writings by rabbis

• the land of the Israelites

• the teachings of God to Moses

Foods that are prepared under strict Jewish dietary laws are

• Torah

• synagogue

• kosher

• Hallal

What Jewish value would have stood out from other ancient cultures'

• wives were considered the heart of the family

• they possessed a sacred book

• they did not believe in welcoming guests

• women were not considered important

The Hebrew Bible influenced what other holy books?

• The Old Testament and the New Testament

• The Qur'an and the New Testament

• The Hebrew Bible and The Old Testament

• The Old Testament and The Qur'an

The star symbol of which king became a symbol of Judaism?

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

• Judah Maccabee