Ancient Israel

Jerusalem is the religious center of Judaism

• True

• False

Moses was the first king of Israel

• True

• False

Cyrus the Great encouraged the Jewish people to return to their homeland

• True

• False

Polytheism is the worship of a single God

• True

• False

Canaan is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea

• True

• False

According to the Hebrew Bible, who was chosen by God to lead the Exodus from Egypt?

• Moses

• Deborah

• Abraham

What is the term for a religion based on the worship of a single God?

• Polytheism

• Judaism

• Monotheism

Which of the following is NOT a belief or practice of the Israelites?

• Monotheism

• Marrying outside of their faith

• resting on the Sabbath eating only kosher foods

Who led the Israelites to victory in the Battle of Mount Tabor?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Deborah

The Israelites chose a king to lead them in war against which group of people?

• Canaanites

• Philistines

• Babylonians