Topic 4 Test A

Israelites believed God communicated through messengers called _________.

• angels

• prophets

• priests

• kings

Groups of Jews living outside their homeland were known as the ____________.

• Diaspora

• Exodus

• Migration

• Covenant

The Israelites’ departure from slavery in Egypt is known as the __________.

• Exodus

• Diaspora

• Passover

• Covenant

________ is the belief in one God rather than many gods.

• monotheism

• polytheism

• atheism

• pantheism

What was God’s covenant with the ancient Israelites?

• If they return to Canaan, it will be their land forever.

• If they obey God’s teachings, they will be God’s chosen people.

• If they escape slavery in Egypt, they will build a new holy city.

• If they spread the teachings of Judaism, God will keep them safe.

What happened after the revolt led by Judas Maccabeus?

• The Maccabees cleared the temple of Greek gods and goddesses.

• Most Maccabees were either imprisoned or exiled to Babylon.

• The Maccabees built the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

• Judea was divided into four separate kingdoms under Greek rule.

What did the Seleucid king Antiochus IV do when he ruled Judah?

• He forced Jews to fight in the Seleucid army.

• He forced Jews to leave Judah and move to Babylon.

• He forced Jews to worship Greek gods and goddesses.

• He combined aspects of Jewish and Greek religions.

Which document is considered the ultimate authority on Jewish law?

• the Torah

• the Talmud

• the Dead Sea Scrolls

• the Ten Commandments

Which of the following are among King Solomon’s key achievements? Choose 3

• He brought a long period of peace to the Israelites.

• He united the Israelite tribes into one kingdom.

• He built the First Temple in Jerusalem.

• He is said to have written the book of Proverbs in the Hebrew Bible.

Which two kingdoms did the Israelites establish after King Solomon’s death?

• Canaan

• Israel

• Judah

• Samaria