Judaism: G-d as One and G-d as Creator

Judaism is a monotheistic religion (there is only one G-d).

• True

• False

What is the first line of the Shema, an important Jewish prayer?

• Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord is One

• In the beginning G-d created the heavens and the earth

• Then G-d formed a man from the dust of the ground

• Love your neighbor as yourself

According to Judaism, who should be worshipped?

• Nature spirits

• Many gods

• One G-d

• Ancestors

What does Genesis 1:1 state about creation in Judaism?

• G-d gave Moses the Ten Commandments.

• In the beginning G-d created the heavens and the earth.

• Noah built an ark to survive the flood.

• Abraham was called to leave his homeland.

According to Genesis 2:7, how did G-d create man?

• Then G-d formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

• G-d created man by speaking him into existence from the heavens.

• G-d molded man from water and fire and gave him a soul.

• G-d caused man to emerge fully grown from a tree.

According to Jewish belief, why does G-d need to judge the Jewish people?

• Because G-d wants to reward everyone

• Because G-d gave rules for the Jewish people to follow and there needs to be judgement for those who do not follow the rules or treat each other with respect

• Because G-d does not care about rules

• Because G-d is not omniscient

Many Jews believe that G-d is omniscient (all-knowing) and therefore knows everything we do.

• True

• False

What is the name of the extended Jewish Holy Book where the laws given by G-d are recorded?

• Vedas

• Quran

• Bible

• Tenakh

Jews believe that Abraham and Moses entered into a _______ with G-d, which means they should follow the rules set for them by G-d and worship only the One G-d.

• covenant

• festival

• temple

• sacrifice

How many rules are there for Jewish people to follow in the Tenakh?

• 7

• 10

• 613

• 100