The Origins of Judaism

For which achievement is Solomon most famous?

• starting a school

• building a temple

• winning a battle

Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city?

• The Ark of the Covenant was kept there.

• The Israelites believed God told them to live there.

• Religious ceremonies were held there.

What did David provide for the Jewish people that they did not have before?

• a set of commandments

• a strong central government

• a strong army

Who unified the Israelites into a single nation?

• David

• Moses

• Abraham

Which of these conclusions does the map support about the Jewish people's trip from Egypt to Canaan?

• It cost many people their lives.

• It took many years to complete.

• It followed a direct route.

According to the Torah, what did Moses bring to his people from Mount Sinai?

• food to eat in the desert

• most of the Hebrew Bible

• the Ten Commandments

The word exodus means "departure". In the history of the Israelites, the Exodus was the departure from

• Ur.

• Egypt.

• Canaan.

Suppose that you were to arrange the following events in order. Which event happened second?

• The Israelites moved to Egypt.

• David was king of the Jewish people.

• Moses climbed Mount Sinai.

Find Isaac on the family tree. According to the family tree, Isaac was Sarah's

• son.

• brother.

• grandson.

What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?

• Ur

• Canaan

• Babylon