Judaism: History and Culture

What is the world's oldest monotheistic religion?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

Who is considered the founder of Judaism?

• Abraham

• Solomon

• David

• Moses

What is the Torah also known as?

• The Book of Psalms

• The 5 Books of Moses

• The Quran

• The New Testament

Which empire allowed the Jews to return to Judah and rebuild the Second Temple?

• Assyrian Empire

• Persian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Roman Empire

What was the name of the Jewish movement that combined with Greek culture?

• Hellenistic Judaism

• Orthodox Judaism

• Conservative Judaism

• Reform Judaism

Which Roman general's conquest ended Jewish sovereignty for 2000 years?

• Pompey

• Nero

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

What was the Jewish community's status under the expanding Muslim Arabs?

• Persecuted

• Tolerated

• Converted

• Exiled

Which Jewish philosopher rose during the Jewish golden age and established 13 Principles of Judaism?

• Maimonides

• Spinoza

• Herzl

• Freud

What movement developed which led to Israel becoming an independent state in 1948?

• Hellenistic Judaism

• Reform Judaism

• Zionist movement

• Orthodox Judaism

What is the name of the Jewish prophet who received the 10 commandments?

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