Judaism Quiz: Key Beliefs

What is monotheism?

• The belief in many gods

• The belief in one God

• The belief that nature is divine

• The belief that there is no god

Which text contains the first five books of the Hebrew Bible and is considered the most sacred text in Judaism?

• The Talmud

• The Torah

• The Tanakh

• The Ten Commandments

What is the special agreement between God and the Jewish people called?

• A commandment

• A covenant

• A confirmation

• A commitment

What is the Jewish house of worship called?

• A church

• A temple

• A synagogue

• A mosque

What architectural feature is found in virtually all synagogues to hold the Torah scrolls?

• The bima

• The ark

• The eternal light

• The menorah

Which city is considered the most holy to Judaism?

• Bethlehem

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Rome

What is the Jewish day of rest called?

• Sunday

• Shabbat

• Passover

• Yom Kippur

Which holiday celebrates the Jewish people's freedom from slavery in Egypt?

• Hanukkah

• Rosh Hashanah

• Passover

• Purim

What ceremony marks when a Jewish boy or girl becomes responsible for following Jewish law?

• Confirmation

• Brit milah

• Bar/Bat Mitzvah

• Wedding

What term describes the Jewish principle of 'repairing the world' through good deeds?

• Kosher

• Tzedakah

• Tikkun Olam

• Mitzvot