Origins of Judaism Quiz

According to religious texts, which biblical patriarch/matriarch did God make a covenant with?

• Isaac

• Abraham

• Jacob

• Moses

What pivotal event in Jewish history is recounted in the story of Exodus?

• The destruction of the Second Temple

• The Babylonian Exile

• The conquest of Canaan

• The Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt

Who led the Israelites to the Promised Land after their wandering in the desert?

During the United Monarchy period, which king built the First Temple in Jerusalem?

• Saul

• Solomon

• David

• Joshua

What marked a shift in the religious practices and beliefs of Judaism during the Babylonian Exile?

• Destruction of the Second Temple

• Conversion to Christianity

• Adaptation to new circumstances in Babylon

• Ritualistic sacrifices

What period saw the rise of new religious groups within Judaism, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees?

• The Exodus period

• The United Monarchy

• The Second Temple period

• The Hellenistic period

During the Hellenistic period, which culture and ideas had a significant influence on the land of Israel?

• Persian

• Greek

• Roman

• Egyptian

When did the Romans conquer Judea and assume control over Israel?

• 70 CE

• 586 BCE

• 63 BCE

• 333 BCE

What event marked the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem?

• The Babylonian Exile

• The conquest of Canaan

• The Roman conquest of Judea

• The Roman destruction in 70 CE

What did the conquest of Israel by the Romans lead to in the history of Judaism?

• Diaspora communities and the development of diverse branches

• The United Monarchy period

• The rise of new religious groups within Judaism

• The destruction of the First Temple