Quiz on Jewish History and Beliefs

During World War II, President Manuel L. Quezon helped the Jewish refugees by:

• Sending them back to Europe

• Refusing them entry to the Philippines

• Giving visas and land for settlement

• Keeping them in camps in Luzon

Why were the Jews forced to wear a yellow star under Nazi rule?

• To symbolize wealth

• To mark them for persecution

• To celebrate their faith

• To identify them as royalty

Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, and Maidanek are examples of:

• Synagogues in Germany

• Safe havens for Jews

• Nazi concentration camps

• Jewish holiday centers

What does “Holocaust” literally mean in Greek?

• Freedom

• Fire

• Completely burned

• Resurrection

In 1938, how did Filipinos show support for the Jews against Kristallnacht?

• Built a synagogue in Manila

• Held a public rally of indignation

• Sent food and supplies to Germany

• Wrote letters to Jewish leaders

What was the name of the book that documented Jewish refugees in the Philippines?

• Escape to Peace

• Escape to Zion

• Escape to Manila

• Escape from Hitler

Imagine you were a Jewish refugee in 1940. How would you most likely describe your experience in the Philippines?

• Dangerous and unwelcoming

• A temporary nightmare

• Safe and full of Filipino hospitality

• Isolated and rejected

What major event does the Passover celebrate?

• The creation of the Torah

• The parting of the Red Sea

• The liberation from slavery in Egypt

• The building of the first synagogue

Why do Jews eat matzah during Passover?

• It is tastier than normal bread

• It symbolizes the bread of slavery

• It represents the rush to escape Egypt

• It was Moses' favorite food

What message did God give Moses at the burning bush?

• Build the Ark

• Lead the Israelites out of Egypt

• Become a king

• Preach in the wilderness