Judaism/Israelites Review

What statement best describes Polytheism?

• A religion that believes in only one god.

• A religion that believes in more than one god.

What statement best describes Monotheism?

• A religion that believes in only one god.

• A religion that believes in more than one god.

Who founded Judaism c. 2100 BC (BCE)?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Muhammad

Which of the following statements do Jews believe about Abraham and God?

• God promised the land of Canaan to the Jewish people.

• God made a covenant (agreement) with Abraham.

• God asked Abraham to have children.

• All other answers are correct.

What Ancient Civilization enslaved the Jewish people after they chose to leave Canaan due to an agricultural crisis?

• Assyria

• Indus

• Egypt

• China

Jews believe that Moses led the Jewish people our of Egypt to escape slavery.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements best describes the Ten Commandments?

• The law code of the Jewish people.

• A list of places that the Jewish people should never visit again.

• A list of foods the Jewish people should not eat.

• The orders that Moses gave to the Pharaoh before walking out of Egypt.

What Hebrew tribe does Judaism get it's name from?

• Reuben

• Israel

• Simeon

• Judah

Which of the following statements best describes the Torah?

• The first of three books of the Tanakh that lays out laws and tells the story of the Hebrew people.

• A game played with a top on special holidays.

• The scroll holders that support the Tanakh.

• A special meal eaten once a year to celebrate Abraham's covenant with God.

Followers of Judaism believe that Jesus was the Messiah.

• True

• False