Israel's Geography & Religion

Abraham is often called the “father of Judaism” because he

• Wrote the Ten Commandments

• Led the Israelites out of Egypt

• Made a covenant with God to follow one God

• Built the first temple in Jerusalem

According to the Hebrew Bible, what was the covenant between God and Abraham?

• God promised land and descendants in exchange for faithfulness

• God promised riches in exchange for sacrifices

• God promised rain in exchange for farming

• God promised peace if Abraham became king

What did Moses do that made him one of the most important leaders in Jewish history?

• Built the Great Temple

• Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt

• Defeated the Philistines

• Created the first written laws

What does the belief in monotheism mean?

• Belief in one god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Worship of nature spirits

The Ten Commandments are significant because they

• Describe how kings should rule

• Serve as a guide for moral and religious behavior

• List the laws for trade and taxes

• Tell the story of creation

Jacob’s name was changed to “Israel.” What did this symbolize?

• He founded the first city in Canaan

• He became a warrior for his people

• His descendants would form the nation of Israel

• He was chosen to be a prophet

Which event happened first according to the Hebrew Bible?

• God’s covenant with Abraham

• The building of the Temple

• The Exodus from Egypt

• The division of Israel and Judah

What is the main difference between Judaism and the religions of nearby ancient civilizations?

• Judaism believed in many gods of nature

• Judaism was based on worship in temples

• Judaism focused on military power

• Judaism believed in only one God

The story of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments teaches the importance of

• Worshiping idols

• Following God’s laws

• Building temples

• Becoming wealthy

“Abraham’s covenant with God began the belief that one God rules over all people.”

Based on this, how did Abraham influence later religions like Christianity and Islam?

• He started polytheism

• His ideas spread the foundation for monotheistic faiths

• He built churches and mosques

• He ended religious traditions