L11.2 Review: Important Jewish Leaders

Who is known as the "father of the Jews" according to the Hebrew Bible?

• Moses

• Abraham

• David

• Solomon

What did God promise Abraham according to the Torah?

• To make him a king

• To give him the Ten Commandments

• To make him the father of a great nation

• To build a temple for him

Which leader is credited with leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?

• Abraham

• Moses

• David

• Solomon

What are the foundational teachings of Judaism that Moses received?

• The Psalms

• The Ten Commandments

• The Proverbs

• The Book of Kings

Which city did King David establish as the capital of Israel?

• Bethlehem

• Hebron

• Jerusalem

• Nazareth

Explain why the city of Jerusalem became a powerful symbol for the Israelites.

• It was the birthplace of Abraham.

• It was where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

• It was the location of the First Temple built by Solomon.

• It was the site of the Exodus.

Describe the significance of the Ten Commandments in Judaism.

• They are a collection of songs.

• They are laws that form the basis of Jewish teachings.

• They are stories about the kings of Israel.

• They are a list of historical events.

What was the role of King Solomon in the history of Israel?

• He led the Israelites out of Egypt.

• He built the First Temple in Jerusalem.

• He was the first king of Israel.

• He introduced the belief in a single God.

How did the belief in a single God introduced by Abraham differ from the beliefs of most people in the ancient world?

• Most people believed in no gods.

• Most people believed in many gods and goddesses.

• Most people believed in a single goddess.

• Most people believed in spirits and ancestors.

Identify the books of the Torah and explain their significance in Judaism.

• The Five Books of Moses, which contain the laws and teachings of Judaism.

• The Psalms, which are songs of praise.

• The Proverbs, which are wise sayings.

• The Book of Kings, which tells the history of Israel's rulers.