Assessment: The Origins of Judaism

When people read from the Torah, they are reading from

• the Prophets and the Writings.

• the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

• an ancient Egyptian book about the Hebrew people.

• a collection of prayers and poems used by the early Jews.

How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan?

• A. He guided the Israelites out of Egypt.

• B. He moved with his family from Mesopotamia.

• C. He passed through the area as a wandering shepherd.

• D. He led an army that won the land from the Philistines.

How did ancient Judaism differ from other religions at that time?

• more elegant temples

• rules for how to act

• famous leader-heroes

• belief in one God

According to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began with a covenant, or

• holy dream.

• written contract.

• sacred agreement.

• religious gathering.

What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?

• Ur

• Egypt

• Canaan

• Babylon

Find Isaac on the family tree below. According to the family tree, Isaac was Sarah’s

• son

• brother

• husband

• grandson

The word exodus means “departure.” In the history of the Israelites, the Exodus was the departure from

• Ur

• Egypt

• Canaan

• Babylon

According to the Torah, what did Moses bring to his people from Mount Sinai?

• food to eat in the desert

• the Ten Commandments

• most of the Hebrew Bible

• directions for building a temple

Which of these conclusions does the map support about the Jewish people's trip from Egypt to Canaan?

• It was largely by boat.

• It followed a direct route.

• It cost many people their lives.

• It took many years to complete.

Who unified the Israelites into a single nation?

• David

• Moses

• Solomon

• Abraham