JUDAISM 1

Who are the three notable founding figures or patriarchs of Judaism?

• Moses, Aaron, David

• Solomon, Elijah, Isaiah

• Adam, Noah, Moses

• Abraham, Isaac, Jacob

What is the name of the sacred writing of Judaism that contains rabbinic interpretations of the sacred scriptures?

• Talmud

• Torah

• Gemara

• Mishnah

Which biblical patriarch was commanded by God to sacrifice his own son Isaac?

• Isaac

• Abraham

• Moses

• Jacob

What is the name of the festival in Judaism that commemorates the night when the Israelites marked their door posts with the blood of a lamb?

• Hanukkah

• Yom Kippur

• Passover

• Purim

Which section of the Hebrew Bible contains works on poetry, temple ritual, private prayer, and other canonical works?

• Ketuvim

• Torah

• Talmud

• Nevi'im

Who was the youngest child of Jochebed who was placed in a woven basket and rescued by the pharaoh's daughter?

• Joseph

• Moses

• Isaac

• Jacob

What is the meaning of the name 'Israel' given to Jacob after wrestling with an angel?

• The blessed one

• The victorious one

• The one who wrestled with God

• The chosen one

Which biblical figure was raised within the Egyptian royal family after being rescued from the Nile River?

• Isaac

• Jacob

• Joseph

• Moses

What is the name of the city where Abraham was born before he left to heed the call of God?

• Canaan

• Ur of the Chaldeas

• Babylon

• Jerusalem

Which biblical figure was succeeded by his son Isaac and grandson Jacob?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Isaac

• Joseph