Week 16/17/18 Quiz

16 What was Abraham’s role in the development of the Jewish religion?

• He moved the Israelites to Egypt.
• He made a covenant with God.
• He was given the 10 Commandments.
• He had 12 sons who became leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel.

16 Moses was given _____ on Mount Sinai.

16 Roasted egg, bone of a lamb and haroset are specific foods eaten as part of Seder during which Jewish holiday?

• Rosh Hashanah
• Yom Kippur
• Hanukkah
• Passover

16 According to this week's newspaper, many words in English come from the Hebrew language, including:

• hallelujah
• camel
• angel
• democracy
• pedestal

16 King Solomon was King David's

• brother
• cousin
• grandfather
• son

16 Cause: King Solomon died. Effect:

• The 12 Tribes of Israel fought and separated into 2 kingdoms.
• A temple was built to honor him.
• The 10 Commandments were placed in the Ark of the Covenant.
• The Israelites were all able to move back to the promised land.

16 Why do objects float easier in the Dead Sea than in fresh water?

• The salt sinks to the bottom and other things rise to the top.
• The salt changes the density of the water which keeps many objects afloat.
• Nothing can float in fresh water.
• No animals can survive in the Dead Sea.

16 Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and back toward the land of Canaan without any help from God.

• True
• False

17 Which statement supports the idea that Egyptians were resourceful?

• They held Israelites as slaves for many years.
• They stored extra food in warehouses to use during famines.
• Egyptian pharaohs were very powerful.
• They built pyramids in the Valley of the Kings.

17 Ruth’s friendship to Naomi is described as unwavering. What does this mean?

• Ruth never gave up on Naomi.
• Ruth felt sorry for Naomi.
• Ruth provided food and shelter for Naomi.
• Ruth moved away from Naomi.