Judaism Introduction

Which type of religion best fits the beliefs of Judaism?

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

• pantheistic

• agnostic

Who is considered to be the founder, or father, of Judaism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Jesus of Nazareth

• Moses

• Abraham

Which of the following is NOT a religion that traces its roots to Abraham?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

Which map shows the location Abraham believed had been promised by God to his family?

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Which of the following best describes what happened in the Exodus?

• Abraham moved from Ur to Canaan

• Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt

• The Israelites were defeated by the Assyrian Empire and deported from their land.

• The Romans spread their Jewish subjects throughout the empire.

A relationship between two partners who make binding promises to each other and work together to reach a common goal

• Covenant

• Karma

• Puja

• Noble Truth

Which of the following could be considered a summary of the religious and civil expectations for Judaism?

• The Bhagavad Gita

• The Ten Commandments

• The Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

• The New Testament

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Torah?

• The Torah was a temple constructed in Jerusalem where Jews met to worship at specific sacred times.

• The Torah was a box built to contain relics including the stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were scribed.

• The Torah is the modern meeting place for those who practice Judaism.

• The Torah is the sacred text of Judaism consisting of the five books of Moses (Genesis-Deuteronomy).

Which city is most significant in the story of Judaism?

• Rome

• Jerusalem

• Damascus

• Samaria

The kingdoms of Israel and Judah were defeated by the Assyrians and Neo-Babylonians. Many were deported from their land. This is known as the ___.

• Exile

• Diaspora

• Exodus

• Great Migration