Ch4-L3: The Development of Judaism

Which of the following best describes the significance of Abraham in the origins of Judaism?

• He was the first king of Israel that help build the pyramids.

• He is considered the patriarch of the Jewish people.

• He led the Israelites out of Egypt to conquer the Philistines.

• He built the first temple in Jerusalem.

What is the primary purpose of the Jewish practice of observing the Sabbath?

• To commemorate the Exodus from Egypt.

• To rest and reflect, as God did on the seventh day of creation.

• To celebrate the Jewish New Year.

• To honor the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Which historical figure is known for leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?

• King David

• Moses

• Solomon

• Abraham

How does the Jewish practice of keeping kosher influence daily life?

• It dictates the specific times for prayer.

• It involves dietary laws that determine what foods can be eaten and how they are prepared.

• It requires attending synagogue services daily.

• It mandates the wearing of specific religious garments.

Which Jewish festival celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery?

What are the 3 parts of the Hebrew Bible?

• The Torah

• The Bible

• The Prophets

• Noah's Ark

• The Writings

Before returning to Judah, the Judeans were in Babylon for...

• 7 years.

• 70 years.

• 700 years.

• 7,000 years.

During their exile in Babylon Judeans began meeting in...

Jews worshipped on the Sabbath, from...

• sundown Saturday, to nightfall Sunday.

• sundown Friday, to nightfall Saturday.

During their long exile, Judeans became known as ____.