Ezra The Scribe

One of Ezra's roles was (a)  

• A warrior
• A merchant
• A priest
• A farmer

Where was Ezra born?

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

• Athens

• Rome

Ezra lived during the period of (a)   .

• 300-200 BCE
• 480-440 BCE
• 600-500 BCE
• 700-600 BCE

Match the following changes with their descriptions:

• Extended the number of characters in the alphabet

• Made it shorter

• Reduced the number of characters in the alphabet

• Made it more colorful

• Altered the script to resemble block-like characters

• Made it more like square letters

• Added hues to the characters

• Made it longer

Ezra made sure people followed (a)   .

• Roman laws
• Greek philosophies
• Jewish laws
• Egyptian customs

What did Ezra's changes to the Hebrew alphabet make them look like?

• Circular letters

• Square letters

• Triangular letters

• Wavy letters

What did Ezra's efforts in teaching Torah lead to?

• New scientific discoveries

• Stronger religious education

• More trade routes

• New architectural styles

What did Ezra's leadership help strengthen?

• Military power

• Religious practices

• Economic growth

• Political alliances

How long has the custom of public Torah reading continued?

• Over 1,000 years

• Over 2,500 years

• Over 500 years

• Over 3,000 years

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the importance of public Torah reading?

• Educational Tool

• Community Building

• Economic Growth

• Regular Schedule