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Judaism

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(Answer in CAPS)


World's oldest monotheistic religion

(a)  

2.

(Answer in CAPS)


Common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions

(a)  

3.

(Answer in CAPS)


Also known as Moshe Rabbenu, is the most important prophet in Judaism

(a)  

4.

To whom did God reveal the ten commandments to at Mt. Sina?

a)

Jacob

b)

Abraham

c)

Moses

5.

(Answer in CAPS)


He took the name "Israel" and his children and future generations became known as Israelites.

(a)  

6.

(Answer in CAPS)


The Jewish sacred text is called the (aka "Hebrew Bible")

(a)  

7.

(Answer in CAPS)


Outlines laws for Jews to follow It's sometimes also referred to as the Pentateuch

(a)  

8.

(Answer in CAPS)


Is the name of the state God of the ancient Kingdom of Israel and, later, the Kingdom of Judah. His name is composed of four Hebrew consonants (YHWH)

(a)  

9.

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Is the Latinization of the Hebrew ( ) one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton ( ), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible.

(a)  

10.

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Is believed by most scholars to be a hybrid form derived by combining the Latin letters JHVH with the vowels of Adonai.

(a)  

11.

How many commandments does the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible have?

a)

612

b)

613

c)

614

12.

From the 613 commandments, how many NEGATIVE commandments are there?

a)

365

b)

248

13.

From the 613 commandments, how many POSITIVE commandments are there?

a)

365

b)

248

14.

It includes the same books as the Old Testament in the Christian Bible, but they’re placed in a slightly different order.

(a)  

15.

It designates the collection of rabbinic traditions redacted by Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi (usually called simply "Rabbi") at the beginning of the third century CE.

(a)  

16.

What are the THREE parts of the Tanakh?

a)

Torah

b)

Mishnah

c)

Nevim

d)

Ketuvim

17.

Covers the "Prophets" of Judaism

(a)  

18.

Covers the "Writings" of Judaism

(a)  

19.

What are the THREE SECTS of Judaism

a)

Kosher

b)

Shabbat

c)

Conservative

d)

Orthodox

e)

Reform

20.

In this sect, they do not change biblical mandates in response to societal changes

(a)  

21.

In this sect, the adherents follow the Jewish law, halakhah, but they are open to make adjustments based on the changes in the society

(a)  

22.

This sect is also known as "Liberal Judaism".


This religious movement modified or abandoned many traditional Jewish beliefs, laws, and practices.

(a)  

23.

Is a faithful explanation of Jewish living that all Jews must follow

(a)  

24.

A day of peace and holiness (no driving, working, turning electricity on or off, or handling money)

(a)  

25.

Are foods that are fit or proper according to the Jewish dietary law

(a)  

26.

A building in which Jews meet to worship and study their

religion

(a)  

27.

Is the mixed-gender way of praying.

(a)  

28.

The harsh treatment towards Jews just because they are Jewish; Issues where Jews are isolated and denied of their own rights.

(a)  

29.

The belief that Judaism is both a nationality and a religion.

(a)  

30.

The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of millions of

European Jews (including Gypsies, the intellectually disabled, dissidents, and

homosexuals) by the German Nazi regime (1933-1945)

(a)  

31.

He believed that the Jews were an inferior race and a threat to German racial purity and community.

(a)  

32.

TRUE OR FALSE


All Jewish holidays begin the evening BEFORE the date specified on most calendars

a)

True

b)

False

33.

TRUE OR FALSE


Work is not permitted on Rosh Hashanah, on Yom Kippur, on the first and second days of Sukkot, on Shavu'ot, and the first, second, seventh and eighth days of Passover.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

TRUE OR FALSE


Judaism uses a lunar/solar calendar consisting of months that begin at the new moon. Each year has 12 or 13 months, to keep it in sync with the solar year.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

It refers to the fact that God "passed over" the houses of the Jews when he was slaying the firstborn of Egypt, In English, the holiday is known as " "

(a)  

36.

Comes from the Hebrew root Peh-Samech-Chet, meaning to pass through, to pass over, to exempt or to spare

(a)  

37.

recite the THREE PARTS of the Tanakh


(type "done" to proceed)

(a)  

38.

Recite the THREE SECTS of Judaism


(type "done" to proceed)

(a)  

39.

Recite the THREE ISSUES of Judaism


(type "done" to proceed)

(a)  

40.

Recite the 6 HOLIDAYS OF JUDAISM


(type "done" to proceed)

(a)  

41.

Agriculturally, it commemorates the time when the first fruits were harvested and brought to the Temple. Historically, it celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and is also known as Hag Matan Torateinu (the Festival of the Giving of Our Torah).

(a)  

42.

During this holiday, Jews refrain from eating chometz: anything that contains barley, wheat, rye, oats, and spelt, and is not cooked within 18 minutes after coming in contact with water.

(a)  

43.

Recite the THREE major festivals with both HISTORICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE


(Type "done" to proceed)

(a)  

44.

Is commonly known as the Jewish New Year


A popular observance during this holiday is eating apples dipped in honey, a symbol of our wish for a sweet new year.

(a)  

45.

Commemorates the years that the Jews spent in the desert on their way to the Promised Land, and celebrates the way in which God protected them under difficult desert conditions.

(a)  

46.

is celebrated by, first of all, building a sukkah

is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, or the Feast of Booths

(a)  

47.

Is probably the most important holiday of the Jewish year. Many Jews who do not observe any other Jewish custom will refrain from work, fast and/or attend synagogue services on this day.

(a)  

48.

is a complete Sabbath; no work can be performed on that day. It is well-known that you are supposed to refrain from eating and drinking (even water)

(a)  

49.

the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight day festival.


It is traditional to eat fried foods because of the significance of oil to the holiday.

(a)  

50.

Recite the 8 SYMBOLS OF JUDAISM


(Type "done" to proceed)

(a)  

51.

is composed of two overlaid equilateral triangles forming a six-pointed star.

(a)  

52.

is a symbol of blessing and protection within the Jewish tradition.

(a)  

53.

Are leather objects used in Jewish prayer, containing Biblical verses. They are an essential part of Morning Prayer services, and are worn on a daily basis (except Sabbath and festivals) by many Jews

(a)  

54.

Is a prayer shawl that is worn during the morning Jewish services during the Torah service, and on Yom Kippur and other holidays

(a)  

55.

Is shaped like a bowl and covers only a smaller part of the head. It is attached to the head by using clips.

(a)  

56.

It is lit during the holiday of Hanukkah

(a)  

57.

Belief in one God

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polotheism

58.

TRUE OR FALSE


Western religions believe in one God

a)

True

b)

False

59.

TRUE OR FALSE


Eastern religions believe in more than one God

a)

True

b)

False