Quiz on Ancient Hebrew Religion

What was a major difference between the religion of the ancient Hebrews (Israelites) and other religions?

• The Hebrews wrote down their laws.

• People of other religions worshiped more than one god.

• The Hebrew religion was the only religion of the time.

• Only the Hebrew religion arose in Mesopotamia.

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What is the Torah?

• a part of the Hebrew Bible

• the Ark of the Covenant

• the story of Abraham

• the Ten Commandments

Where were the Israelite's living at the time of Moses's birth?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Israel

• Canaan

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Who built the first Temple in Jerusalem?

• Moses

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

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What caused the people of the northern Israelite tribes to rebel against Rehoboam?

• Rehoboam became king

• The people wanted Samaria to be a capital city.

• The people wanted to avoid higher taxes and working on public buildings.

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Who conquered the Israelites in 721 BCE?

• The Judaeans

• The Canaanites

• The Assyrians

• The Egyptians

Who was the king who named Jerusalem the capital of Israel?

• Solomon

• Samuel

• David

• Joseph

Who was Abraham's great-grandson and adviser to an Egyptian pharaoh?

• Solomon

• Samuel

• David

• Joseph

Who was the king of Israel known for his wisdom?

• Solomon

• Samuel

• David

• Joseph

• Rehoboam

Who was the first king of the southern kingdom of Israelite tribes?

• Solomon

• Samuel

• David

• Joseph

• Rehoboam