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WorksheetsJudaism
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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1.
Which common feature of most ancient religions did the Jews reject (refuse, say no to)?
a)
A. polytheism
b)
B. tradition
c)
C. ritual
d)
D. morality
2.
Why did many Jews move to Babylon?
a)
A. They were fleeing from attack by the Assyrians.
b)
B. They were taken there as captives by Nebuchadrezzar.
c)
C. They were hoping to spread the idea that there is one God.
d)
D. They were looking for a land with a more stable food supply.
3.
What is the best title for the chart?
a)
A. Hammurabi's Code
b)
B. Holidays and Holy Days
c)
C. Teachings of the Talmud
d)
D. The Ten Commandments
4.
Which of these phrases best describes the Talmud?
a)
A. another name for the Torah
b)
B. record of conquests of the Jewish people
c)
C. ancient Jewish writings about the Hebrew Bible
d)
D. list of names of the priests of the Temple of Jerusalem
5.
The festival of Passover celebrates the
a)
A. Jewish Diaspora.
b)
B. Exodus from Egypt.
c)
C. rededication of the Temple.
d)
D. end of the Babylonian Exile.
6.
Which of these is the best example of a question of ethics?
a)
A. What shall I eat for dinner?
b)
B. When should I brush my teeth?
c)
C. Should I help a child who is lost?
d)
D. Which color shall I paint my room?
7.
Which major belief of Judaism does the photograph show?
a)
A. the importance of study
b)
B. equality and social justice
c)
C. the celebration of holy days
d)
D. presence of God in daily life
8.
What change of events led to the building of the Second Temple?
a)
A. Nebuchadrezzar realized the need to reconstruct Judah.
b)
B. Solomon brought the Ark of the Covenant from its tent.
c)
C. The Jews drove Antiochus and the Greeks from Jerusalem.
d)
D. The Persians conquered Babylon and let the Jews go home.
9.
Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?
a)
A. It was built by King Solomon.
b)
B. It was part of the Second Temple.
c)
C. It was where many Jews died in rebellion against Rome.
d)
D. It was constructed with the stones that held the Ten Commandments.
10.
How was the city of Yavneh important to the survival of Judaism?
a)
A. as the site of a temple
b)
B. as the political capital
c)
C. as a center for learning
d)
D. as a source of rebellion
11.
Jewish forms of worship and ways of life were taught in many different countries by:
a)
A. rabbis.
b)
B. priests.
c)
C. prophets.
d)
D. professors.
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