world religion exam 3 study guide

What is the Tanakh in Judaism?

• sacred text of Judaism

• The Book of Mormon
• The Quran
• The New Testament

Which three components make up the Tanakh?

• Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes
• Quran, Hadith, Sunnah
• Old Testament, New Testament, Apocrypha
• Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim

What does the Torah primarily consist of in the Tanakh?

• The New Testament
• The last five books of the Tanakh
• The first five books of the Tanakh
• The entire Tanakh

What is the significance of the Ketuvim in the Tanakh?

• It is the first section of the Tanakh, consisting of the Torah
• It is the second section of the Tanakh, consisting of the Nevi'im
• It is the fourth section of the Tanakh, consisting of the Talmud
• It comprises wisdom literature and poetry

Why is Abraham considered important in monotheistic religions?

• He discovered the concept of polytheism.
• He was the founder of Buddhism.
• He was a famous warrior in ancient times.
• He is seen as the father of the three major monotheistic religions.

What is the covenant associated with Abraham in monotheistic religions?

• Covenant between God and Abraham
• Agreement between Abraham and the Babylonians
• Pact between Abraham and the Egyptians
• Treaty between Abraham and the Canaanites

How does Abraham's family dynamics contribute to the monotheistic narrative?

• It establishes a lineage that leads to the belief in one God.
• It creates confusion about the concept of one God
• It promotes the belief in multiple gods
• It has no impact on the monotheistic narrative

What is the significance of Abraham's descendants in the monotheistic tradition?

• They became the chosen people in the covenant

• They are believed to have broken the covenant with God
• They are considered to be the descendants of a different biblical figure
• They have no significance in the monotheistic tradition

In Judaism, who is considered the central and singular deity?

• Yahweh or God
• Buddha
• Vishnu
• Zeus

What is the Torah in Judaism?

• A collection of Hindu scriptures

• The sacred text of Islam

• Buddhist philosophical teachings

• The first five books of the Bible in Judaism