Part 2 Assessment - The Shema

What does the word “Shema” mean?

• Hear or listen

• Obey

• Praise

• Command

Where is the Shema found in the Bible?

• Genesis 1:1

• Exodus 20:1

• Deuteronomy 6:4

• Leviticus 19:18

Who first taught the Shema to the Israelites?

• Joshua

• Moses

• David

• Abraham

Why did Moses teach the Shema before entering the Promised Land?

• To help Israelites remember one God

• To warn them about enemies

• To teach farming rules

• To plan a celebration

What item is placed on doorposts and contains the Shema?

• Tefillin

• Tallit

• Torah Scroll

• Mezuzah

Why is the Shema considered a central prayer in Judaism?

• It is sung during festivals

• It teaches about many prophets

• It teaches belief in one God

• It lists food laws

What does the Shema teach Jewish people to do?

• Pray quietly

• Love and obey God

• Fast regularly

• Travel to the temple

What do Jewish families do with a mezuzah?

• Jewish families place a mezuzah on their doorposts.

• Jewish families use a mezuzah as a bookmark.

• Jewish families wear a mezuzah as a necklace.

• Jewish families light a mezuzah during Hanukkah.

What do tzitzit symbolize when attached to the tallit?

• Wealth

• God’s commandments

• Protection

• Family history

What time of day is the Shema recited?

• Every Saturday only

• In the afternoon

• Morning and night

• Midnight