Social Studies Ch. 5: Judaism

Which of the following set Hebrews apart from other ancient people?

(p. 124)

• They worshipped a single God.

• They settled Canaan.

• They locked a strong religious faith.

• They were shepherds.

Why did the kingdom of Israel splint into two kingdoms?

(p. 132)

• The southern tribes were angry about Saul's building projects.

• The southern tribes did not want to share the temple in Jerusalem.

• The northern tribes were conquered by Assyria.

• The northern tribes resented the taxes from Solomon's building projects.

Who were the powerful leaders who governed Israel before the kings?

(p. 127)

• confederations

• rabbis

• tribes

• judges

Which leader brought the Israelites into the Promised Land after the Exodus?

(p. 127)

• Moses

• Deborah

• Joshua

• Abraham

Solomon's Temple was built in which city?

(p. 132)

• Jerusalem

• Ur

• Damscus

• Babylon

Who built a school to teach Jewish scholars and preserve Jewish traditions?

(p. 136)

• Joshua

• Saul

• Yohannan Ben Zakai

• The Maccabees

The twelve tribes of Israel were descended from which man?

(p. 127)

• Jacob

• Moses

• Joshua

• Judah

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Judaism?

(p. 128)

• Animals for food must be killed humanely

• Judaism promotes social justice equality, and the holiness of human life.

• The Sabbath is a day of work.

• Wives are considered to be the heart of the family.

Which city was the site of a harbor built by King Herod?

(p. 139)

• Jerusalem

• Damascus

• Antioch

• Caesarea

Which of the following probably caused the port of Caesarea to be destroyed?

(p. 128)

• a hurricane

• a tsunami

• a breakwater collapsed

• poor builiding materials