1.5 Judaism Quiz

How did Judaism differ from other faiths of the same time period?

• It was based on ancient Egyptian beliefs.

• It focused on monotheism instead of polytheism.

• It contrasted traditional Christian beliefs.

• It placed one god higher than other deities.

Who was considered Judaism’s greatest prophet?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Isaac

• Jacob

How did God punish the Jewish people for disobedience during the Exodus?

• He forced them to obey the Ten Commandments.

• He banished them forever from Egypt.

• He decreed they would live as enslaved people.

• He ordered them to wander the desert.

What was the primary purpose of the Ten Commandments?

• to determine legal codes for trade

• to support the need for a prophet

• to outline divine punishment

• to describe God’s rules of behavior

What statement best defines the term Exodus?

• The settlement of people in a specific location.

• The belief in one god.

• The large migration of a group of people.

• The belief in multiple gods.

Which religion has the most followers worldwide?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Why did the Kingdom of Israel split?

• The people disagreed on religious beliefs.

• The land was not big enough for everyone.

• The high debt caused rifts in the kingdom.

• The leaders followed separate gods.

What was the most important impact of the Jewish peoples’ repeated Diaspora?

• It fractured the people and their beliefs.

• It created tension with King Cyrus.

• It drove the kingdom into serious debt.

• It helped spread the religion into Europe.

Who conquered the Kingdom of Judah?

• the Babylonians

• the Assyrians

• the Jerusalemites

• the Persians

Why did King Cyrus allow some Jewish people to return to Israel?

• He did not have room for all of them in his kingdom.

• He wanted the religion to spread through Europe.

• He had a reputation for religious tolerance.

• He wanted the Jewish people to rebuild the temple.