Judaism Practice Test

Which of these is the word (anacronym) for the Jewish Bible?

• The Tanakh

• The Midrash

• The Talmud

• The Zohar

Which of these, of utmost importance in Judaism, usually refers to the first five books of Moses (the Pentateuch), but can often refer to the whole Jewish Bible - the foundation for all Jewish teaching?

• The Midrash

• The Talmud

• The Torah

• The Mishnah

According to the account in Genesis, mankind was created in the _____________ of G-d.

• Perfection

• Image

• Joy

• Glory

Abraham had a son with his servant Hagar named...

• Jacob

• Isaac

• Ishmael

• Joseph

Which of these was Abraham asked to do by G-d?

• Sacrifice his wife

• Lead the Hebrews into war against the surrounding tribes

• Sacrifice his son

• Destroy his own flocks of sheep

Another one of the patriarchs, is said to have wrestled with G-d and had his name changed to Israel; his sons became the 12 Tribes of Israel

• Abraham

• Issac

• Jacob

• Moses

Who is generally considered to be the most important prophet in Judaism?

• Abraham

• Moses

• David

• Jacob

On Mount Sinai, Moses received what from G-d?

• The Ark of the Covenant

• The Tabernacle

• Orders to lead Israel out of Egypt

• The Decalogue (Ten Commandments)

Which of these was the Israelite’s holiest object?

• Ark of the Covenant

• The Tabernacle

• The Decalogue

• The Temple

Which King of Israel is known for being a model king and G-d fearing man? Brought the capital to Jerusalem.

• David

• Solomon

• Saul

• Moses