Origins of Judaism

Who is considered the first father or 'patriarch' of the Jewish people?

• Moses

• Abraham

• David

• Solomon

Where did Abraham journey to, as commanded by God?

• Egypt

• Canaan

• Babylon

• Persia

What is the significance of the covenant in Judaism?

• It established a personal relationship between God and Abraham

• It required the construction of elaborate temple structures

• It depended on formal political and social organizations

• It promoted a polytheistic belief system

What was Abraham's greatest act of faith according to Genesis 22?

• Building an altar

• Performing a ritual sacrifice

• Binding and preparing to sacrifice his son Isaac

• Praying for divine intervention

What is the Hebrew Bible called in the Jewish religion?

• Old Testament

• Tanakh

• Torah

• Nevi'im

Describe the nature of Abraham's religion of his time.

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

• Atheistic

• Pantheistic

What did God reveal to Moses at the burning bush?

• His plan to rescue the children of Israel from slavery

• The Ten Commandments

• The location of the Promised Land

• The name of the Hebrew Bible

What role did Moses play in the Jewish tradition?

• He was the first prophet

• He was the founder of Judaism

• He was the only person who could converse with God directly

• He led the Israelites out of Egypt

What did God say to Moses when he asked for his name?

• I am who I am

• I am the LORD your God

• I am the God of Abraham

• I am the God of Israel

What was the purpose of Moses' request to the pharaoh?

• To release the children of Israel from slavery

• To establish a new kingdom

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To seek revenge on the pharaoh