Judaism and Christianity Quiz

Who first led the Hebrews to Canaan?

• Solomon

• David

• Moses

• Abraham

Why was the Exodus a significant event in Jewish history?

• It symbolized the journey out of slavery in Egypt

• It celebrated the victory over the Romans

• It represented the building of the great temple in Jerusalem

• It marked the start of the Jewish calendar

What is monotheism?

• Belief in one and only one God

• Belief in a higher power without specific attributes

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in nature as a deity

What are the main sacred texts of Judaism?

• The Book of Prophets and the Book of Songs

• The Talmud and the Proverbs

• The Torah and the Hebrew Bible

• The Psalms and the Commentaries

What event in their history do the Jews celebrate at Passover?

• The return to Jerusalem after the Diaspora

• The journey out of slavery in Egypt

• The building of the great temple in Jerusalem

• The victory at the Battle of Jericho

What are the two most important Jewish holidays?

• Shavuot and Tisha B'Av

• Purim and Sukkot

• Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

• Hanukkah and Passover

What is the significance of the Torah in Judaism?

• It is a set of commentaries and lessons for everyday life

• It includes a history of the Jewish people until the death of Moses

• It is a collection of short and long songs of praise to God

• It is a collection of laws and principles revealed to Moses by God

Why do Jews celebrate Hanukkah?

• To ask God for forgiveness of their sins

• To honor the journey out of slavery in Egypt

• To celebrate the victory that convinced their rulers to let them keep their religion

• To honor the start of a new year in the Jewish calendar

What is the significance of Yom Kippur in Judaism?

• It is the holiest day of the year where Jews ask God for forgiveness of their sins

• It marks the start of a new year in the Jewish calendar

• It honors the journey out of slavery in Egypt

• It celebrates the victory at the Battle of Jericho

How does celebrating traditions and holy days help Jews connect to their past?

• By organizing ceremonies and performances

• By giving them a chance to eat special foods

• By allowing them to reflect on the past year and resolve to improve

• By providing an opportunity to exchange gifts