Mordechai and Haman

Who was Haman a descendant of?

• King Achashverosh

• The Kings of Yehudah

• The Jewish people

• Amalek

How did Haman acquire his wealth?

• Through inheritance

• By finding a treasure

• Dishonestly, by seizing treasures

• By working hard

What position was Haman appointed to by King Achashverosh?

• King

• Treasurer

• Prime Minister

• General

What did King Achashverosh command everyone in the palace to do in honour of Haman?

• Give him gifts

• Bow down to him

• Celebrate his wealth

• Offer him a feast

What image did Haman wear on his chest?

• A symbol of the king's honour

• An image of the idol he worshipped

• A badge of his official position

• A picture of Mordechai

Why did Mordechai refuse to bow before Haman?

• Because Haman was not the king

• Because Mordechai did not recognize Haman's authority

• Because Mordechai was a Jew and would not bow to anyone wearing an idol

• Because Mordechai did not receive a warning from the officials

Under whose reign did the Jews begin to rebuild their Temple in Jerusalem?

• King Sancherib

• King Cyrus

• King Solomon

• King David

Who settled a certain tribe in Samaria after leading many Jews into exile?

• King Cyrus

• King Solomon

• King Sancherib

• King David

How did the Samaritans settled by King Sancherib relate to the Jewish faith?

• They fully converted to the Jewish faith.

• They partly accepted the Jewish faith but did not fully identify with the Jewish people and the Torah.

• They rejected the Jewish faith entirely.

• They were indifferent to the Jewish faith.

What did the special royal decree issued by King Cyrus permit the Jews to do?

• To partner with the Samaritans

• To rebuild their Temple

• To rebel against the Persian rule

• To hinder the Samaritans