Origins of Judaism

How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan?

• He guided the Israelites out of Egypt.

• He moved with his family from Mesopotamia.

• He passed through the area as a wandering shepherd.

• He led an army that won the land from the Philistines.

For which achievement is Solomon most famous?

• uniting a nation

• winning a battle

• starting a school

• building a temple

According to Jewish teaching, what did God promise by changing Abram's name to Abraham?

• to save Abraham's son

• to guide Abraham to Canaan

• to help Abraham build a temple

• to protect Abraham's descendants

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

• a strong army

• a famous temple

• a set of commandments

• a strong central government

Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city?

• David built his first palace there.

• Religious ceremonies were held there.

• The Ark of the Covenant was kept there.

• The Israelites believed God told them to live there.

How did ancient Judaism differ from other religions at that time?

• more elegant temples

• rules for how to act

• famous leader-heroes

• belief in one God

According to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began with a covenant, or

• holy dream.

• written contract.

• sacred agreement.

• religious gathering.

Who unified the Israelites into a single nation?

• David

• Moses

• Solomon

• Abraham

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

• food to eat in the desert

• the Ten Commandments

• most of the Hebrew Bible

• directions for building a temple

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

• Ur

• Egypt

• Canaan

• Babylon