RAMBAM Revision

When was RAMBAM born?

• 1138

• 1238

• 1338

• 1200

Which century was RAMBAM born in?

• 11th Century

• 12th Century

• 13th Century

• 10th Century

Tick three of the issues faced by Jewish people during this time.

• Death

• Religious choice and freedoms

• Forced conversions

• Diaspora

Why did the Maimon a family have to leave Spain?

• They were deported

• They wanted to live somewhere else

• Crimes against the Jewish faith

• Religious persecution by Muslim Almohad's

What happened to the Rabbi that RAMBAM studied under in Morocco?

• The Maimon family hid him from the Almohad's

• He was arrested for practising Judaism

• He was killed for practising Judaism

• He was deported for practising Judaism

Which of RAMBAM's writings was his most philosophical work?

• Commentary on the Mishneh Torah

• Guide for the Perplexed

What is the name of the documents RAMBAM wrote in response to letters from Jews all over Europe?

• Letters

• Documents

• Respona

• Tablets

Tick which of the following were critics of RAMBAM.

• Abraham ben David (RABAD)

• Asher ben Jehiel (Rosh)

• Thomas Aquinas

(a)   hold a high regard for Maimonides because he declared that it is a mitzvah to take possession of Israel and live in it.

Which philosopher was RAMBAM influenced by?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Diogenes