Quiz on Ancient Israel and Abrahamic Faiths

Where was ancient Israel located?

• It was bordered by Phoenicia and Kush

• Between Palestine, Canaan, and Egypt

• Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River

• It was located in Mesopotamia.

What are the three Abrahamic faiths?

• Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism

• Judaism, Christianity, and Catholicism

According to the Torah, a famine drove the ancient Israelites to migrate to

• Assyria

• Egypt

• Palestine

• Sumeria

Based on the teachings of the Torah, which phrase best replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• the Israelites received the Torah at Mount Sinai

• Moses establishes a Jewish kingdom

• the Egyptians become slaves to the Israelites

• King David takes command of the nation of Israel

In Hebrew tradition, Ruth is considered a role model because of her

• importance in establishing monotheism

• ability to bear suffering without complaint

• efforts to protect her people against slaughter

• loyalty to a people who were not originally her own

According to Hebrew tradition, God created the world in six days and then rested on the seventh day. Jewish observance of a day of rest is known as

• Lent

• Passover

• Sabbath

• Yom Kippur

Which statement explains what Abraham contributed to the development of Judaism?

• He wrote the Torah and founded the Jewish religion.

• He led the Jewish people out of slavery in Mesopotamia.

• He migrated to Canaan and agreed to follow only one God.

• He founded the kingdom of Judah and ruled the people of Israel.

What contribution did David make to the history of the Israelites?

• He wrote the Torah.

• He founded the Kingdom of Israel.

• He was given the Ten Commandments.

• He led his people out of slavery in Egypt.

Which statement explains how Islam is related to Judaism?

• Both are focused on the teachings of the New Testament.

• Both show strong influences of Christianity.

• Both owe their origins to Abraham.

• Both are focused on the teachings of the Torah.

What is the sacred text of Judaism?

• the Bible

• the Vedas

• the Torah

• the Quran