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WorksheetsWorksheet 2 ITWRABS-GRADE 11 and 12
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
According to the Torah, where did Abraham and his family move to?
a)
Egypt, the pharaoh didn't want them to go
b)
Canaan, later called the land of Israel, a region of land along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea
c)
Mecca and then Medina, two cities in what is modern-day Saudi Arabia
d)
The Americas in order to escape the Roman Army
2.
Why do Jews set aside a holy day each week, and what is it called?
a)
It is called Ramadan and it is used for rest and prayer.
b)
It is called the Sabbath and it is set aside for feasting and leisure activities.
c)
It is called mass and it is set aside for charitable giving.
d)
It is called the Sabbath and they set it aside for rest and prayer.
3.
What are the Ten Commandments?
a)
They are a list of prayers all Jews are expected to do each night.
b)
They contain teachings Jews believe were handed down by God to Moses
c)
They are the teachings that Jews believe were handed down by God to Abraham.
d)
They are a list of things Jews believe God commanded Jesus to do.
4.
How did Jews find ways to maintain their traditions in foreign lands?
a)
Individuals isolated themselves and kept the practice of their traditions very secretive and individual.
b)
They actually were unable to maintain their traditions. Jewish traditions have died off.
c)
Jews attend church every Sunday in an attempt to maintain traditions.
d)
They build strong communities around the world that helped preserve their culture and religion.
5.
Why did Jews adopt the practice of praying together in synagogues?
a)
They were lonely and this provided them with an opportunity to party.
b)
This became one way that Jews could maintain their tradions in foreign lands, after the Diaspora.
c)
They wanted to show-off to the rest of the community.
d)
They believe that God will hear their prayers more if they are in a synagogue and together.
6.
___________ is considered to be the founder of Judaism.
a)
Abraham
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Goliath
7.
____________ leads the Israelites out of Egypt and parts the Red Sea.
a)
Moses
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Maccabees
8.
What historical event does this structure bring to mind?
a)
the receiving of the Ten Commandments
b)
the Jews' rebellion against the Babylonians.
c)
The destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem.
d)
The Romans' acceptance of Jewish beliefs.
9.
______ is the Jewish holy book.
a)
Torah
b)
Synagogue
c)
Monotheism
d)
Entire Christian Bible
10.
a binding agreement
a)
compromise
b)
Torah
c)
covenant
d)
commandment
11.
Where did God deliver the Ten Commandments to Moses at?
a)
Canaan
b)
Jerusalem
c)
Mt. Sanai
d)
The Red Sea
12.
The Israelites stayed in Canaan until a ___________ caused them to go to Egypt.
a)
Hurricane
b)
Famine
c)
the Egyptians
13.
Abraham was instructed by God to leave Mesopotamia and go to ____________.
a)
Egypt
b)
Samaria
c)
Canaan
d)
Munford
14.
The Israelites become __________ while in Egypt.
a)
farmers
b)
traders
c)
idol worshipers
d)
slaves
15.
____________ leads the Israelites out of Egypt and parts the Red Sea.
a)
Moses
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Maccabees
16.
When Moses dies the Jewish people reach ________ which they consider the “promised land.”
a)
Canaan
b)
Egypt
c)
Mesopotamia
17.
______ is a person who claims to be instructed by God.
a)
Proverb
b)
warrior
c)
king
d)
prophet
18.
Another name for "teacher" or someone who is the leader of the synagogue is:
a)
Torah
b)
Priest
c)
Rabbi
19.
What is NOT considered a branch of Judaism?
a)
Reform Jew
b)
Conservative Jew
c)
Scientology Jew
d)
Orthodox Jew
20.
What is it called when you keep with the Jewish dietary laws?
a)
Holy
b)
Kosher
c)
Kisher
d)
Kolic
21.
What day is the Jewish day of rest (Sabbath)?
a)
Sunday
b)
Friday
c)
Monday
d)
Saturday
22.
What is NOT considered to be a Jewish holiday?
a)
Christmas
b)
Hanukkah
c)
Rosh Hashanah
d)
Yom Kippur
23.
Who was Moses?
a)
The founder of Judaism
b)
The Hebrew that led his people to freedom
c)
The Pharaoh of Egypt
d)
Some old guy
24.
A ______ is a Jewish house of worship.
a)
synagogue
b)
mosque
c)
Torah
25.
A form of the Hebrew name for God; it was to sacred for the Jews to speak out loud
a)
Yahweh
b)
Judaism
c)
Torrah
d)
Monotheism
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