Ancient Israel Quiz

Use the map to answer the following question.

The map above illustrates:

• The Babylonian Captivity.

• The Exodus.

• Abraham's migration to Canaan.

• the capture of Jerusalem by the Romans.

The Jews believe that the Ten Commandments were given by God to

• Moses

• Abraham

• King David

• King Solomon

The ancient Jews probably were the first people to

• conduct religious ceremonies

• have a code of laws

• practice monotheism

• hold religious beliefs

The basic teachings and laws that guide the Jewish people are found in the

• Talmud

• Torah

• Book of the Dead

• Dead Sea Scrolls

Which group was most responsible for the migration of Jews out of Jerusalem to other parts of the Mediterranean region?

• the Israelites

• the Philistines

• the Egyptians

• the Romans

0 In an earlier chapter, you learned about people of Mesopotamia who had a law code. Moses issued a set of laws for the Hebrew people to follow. What other ancient leader is famous for issuing laws?

• Gilgamesh

• Tutankhamen

• Asoka

• Hammurabi

Which ancient leader is known for the construction of the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Ramses II

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar