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WorksheetsUnderstanding Judaism
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 37mins
What does it mean that Judaism is a monotheistic religion?
Belief in many gods
Belief in one God
Belief in no gods
Belief in nature spirits
Who is considered the father of Judaism?
Moses
Abraham
David
Solomon
Who led the Jewish people out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God?
A) Abraham
B) Moses
C) David
D) Solomon
What are the Ten Commandments?
Jewish holidays
Rules to help guide people on how to live good lives
Jewish foods
Jewish prayers
What is the Star of David a symbol of?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
What is the Jewish homeland called?
Israel
Jordan
Egypt
Lebanon
What is the Torah?
The Torah is a collection of Greek myths.
The Torah is a Buddhist scripture.
The Torah is a Hindu festival.
The Torah is the holy book of Judaism.
What is the Western Wall in Jerusalem known for?
It is a special place for Jewish people to pray and feel close to God.
It is a famous marketplace for buying spices.
It is the main entrance to the city of Jerusalem.
It is a museum dedicated to ancient Roman history.
During Hanukkah, what is the name of the candle holder with nine candles?
Kiddush Cup
Tallit
Dreidel
Menorah
What is a dreidel?
A traditional Jewish bread.
A spinning top played with during Hanukkah.
A type of menorah.
A Hanukkah candle.
What is the special meal called that Jewish families celebrate during Passover?
Seder
Sabbath
Latkes
Hanukkah
What are latkes?
Potato pancakes, a traditional Jewish food.
A type of Italian pasta.
A spicy Indian curry.
A French dessert crepe.
What is Yom Kippur?
The Day of Atonement, a time for reflection and forgiveness.
A Jewish festival celebrating the harvest season.
A festival marking the Jewish New Year.
A commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt.
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On Hanukkah, we light the ________________________ to remember the miracle of the oil.
dreidel
menorah
seder plate
matzah
The Jewish holy book is called the _______________________________.
Torah
Quran
Bible
Vedas
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The Jewish day of rest is called ___________________________.
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat (or Sabbath)
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The __________________________ is a symbol that looks like a six-pointed star and is important in Judaism.
Star of David
Menorah
Crescent Moon
Cross
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The __________________________ is a building where Jewish people gather to pray.
church
mosque
synagogue
temple
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The special meal eaten during Passover is called a _____________________________.
Seder
Matzo
Hanukkah
Shabbat
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The __________________ are important rules that help people know right from wrong.
Ten Commandments
Seven Continents
Twelve Months
Five Senses
A __________________ is a leader and teacher in the Jewish community.
imam
rabbi
priest
monk
Fill in the blank with the correct words. 10. Potato pancakes eaten during Hanukkah are called _____________________.
latkes
blintzes
knishes
matzo balls
The belief in only one God is called ________________________ .
monotheism
polytheism
pantheism
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____________________ led the Jewish people out of Egypt.
Abraham
Moses
David
Solomon
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____________________ is a special holiday that celebrates when Jewish people were freed from slavery in Egypt.
Passover
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah
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____________________ is a country that is important to Jewish people.
Israel
Egypt
Greece
Italy
Passover is important to Jewish people because:
It celebrates the giving of the Torah.
It marks the creation of the world.
It commemorates the Exodus from Egypt.
It honors the rebuilding of the Temple.
Jewish people celebrate ______ during Hanukkah.
the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai
the exodus from Egypt
the creation of the world
the miracle of the oil
Abraham is important to Judaism because:
He was the first king of Israel.
He led the Exodus from Egypt.
He is considered the founding patriarch of the Jewish people.
He wrote the Torah.
What is the name of the Jewish New Year?
Hanukkah
Rosh Hashanah
Passover
What do you call the candle holder used during Hanukkah?
Menorah
Torah
Dreidel
What is the Western Wall?
A special food
A place to pray
A spinning top
What does "Kosher" mean?
A kind of holiday
Food that follows special rules
A special prayer
When do people have a Seder meal?
During Hanukkah
During Passover
On the Sabbath
Which word means "food that is prepared following Jewish laws"?
Kosher
Rabbi
Dreidel
Who is the leader that teaches and leads prayers in a synagogue?
Western Wall
Rabbi
Menorah
What is the spinning top played with during Hanukkah called?
Latkes
Dreidel
Seder
What is the name of the Jewish day of rest?
Seder
Sabbath
Kippah
Who is known as the father of the Jewish people?
Moses
Abraham
Hanukkah
What holiday is known as the Day of Atonement?
Passover
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
Which holiday celebrates a miracle of oil lasting eight days?
Passover
Yom Kippur
Hanukkah
What is the name of the religion that teaches about one God and has special holidays like Passover and Hanukkah?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Which leader received the Ten Commandments from God?
Abraham
Moses
Israel
Who is a Rabbi?
A holiday
A teacher or leader
A kind of food
Provide the definition for the word: Monotheism.
Belief in one God.
Belief in many gods.
Belief in no gods.
Belief in spirits.
Provide the definition for the word: Kippah.
A small cap worn by Jewish men and boys.
A traditional Japanese robe.
A type of Italian pasta.
A musical instrument from India.
Provide the definition for the word: Menorah.
A candelabrum with seven or nine branches used in Jewish worship.
A traditional Jewish bread eaten during Passover.
A prayer shawl worn during morning prayers.
A small cap worn by Jewish men during prayer.
Provide the definition for the word: Dreidel.
A four-sided spinning top used in a Hanukkah game.
A traditional Jewish pastry eaten during Hanukkah.
A candle holder used in Hanukkah celebrations.
A type of musical instrument played during Hanukkah.
Provide the definition for the word: Latkes.
Potato pancakes traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.
A type of sweet bread eaten during Passover.
A spicy meat stew popular in winter.
A fruit salad served at Jewish weddings.
Provide the definition for the word: Sabbath.
The Jewish day of rest, from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
A traditional Jewish meal served on holidays.
A Jewish prayer recited at sunrise.
A festival celebrating the harvest season.
Provide the definition for the word: Synagogue.
A Jewish house of worship.
A type of ancient Greek temple.
A traditional Japanese tea house.
A Muslim place of worship.
What is the term for the belief in 1 god?
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Pantheism
What is a brimless hat worn by Jewish men called?
Kippah
Fedora
Beret
Panama
What word describes food prepared according to Jewish law?
Vegan
Organic
Kosher
What is a 7 or 9 branch candelabra called in Jewish tradition?
Menorah
Shofar
Tallit
Kiddush cup
What is the term for a Jewish spiritual leader or teacher?
Imam
Rabbi
Priest
Monk
What is the name of the sacred scroll that contains Jewish law and the 5 books of Moses?
Torah
Quran
Vedas
Tripitaka
What is the name of the Jewish children’s game played during Hanukkah?
Dreidel
Mahjong
Hopscotch
Jenga
What is the ritual meal at the beginning of Passover that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt called?
Seder
Shabbat
Hanukkah
Purim
What is the potato pancake made during Hanukkah called?
Latkes
Blintzes
Knishes
Rugelach
What is the day of rest for some Jews, usually Saturday, called?
Hanukkah
Passover
Yom Kippur
Sabbath
What is a Jewish place of worship called?
Synagogue
Mosque
Church
Temple
The term 'Monotheistic' means:
Belief in many gods
Belief in one god
Belief in no god
Belief in nature spirits
What are the 'Ten Commandments'?
A set of religious and moral laws given to Moses by God.
A list of ancient Egyptian laws.
A collection of Greek myths.
A series of Roman decrees.
A 'Synagogue' is:
A Jewish house of worship.
A Christian church.
A Muslim mosque.
A Hindu temple.
'Kosher' means:
Forbidden by Jewish law
Permitted by Jewish law
Spicy food
A type of cooking method
A 'Dreidel' is:
A four-sided spinning top used in a traditional Hanukkah game.
A type of Jewish bread.
A traditional Hanukkah candle.
A Hanukkah song.
What are 'Latkes'?
A type of potato pancake
A kind of pasta
A sweet dessert
A spicy soup
'Rosh Hashanah' is:
The Jewish New Year festival
A harvest festival
A festival of lights
A day of atonement
What is the term for a religion that believes in only one God?
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
Atheistic
Animistic
The place where many Jewish people go to pray is called a ________.
synagogue
mosque
church
temple
Who is often called the father of the Jewish people and made a special agreement with God?
Moses
Abraham
David
Rabbi
Moses received the ________, which are important rules that guide how people should behave.
Ten Commandments
Seven Sacraments
Five Pillars
Eightfold Path
