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period 6 1.30.25

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Judaism was special in the ancient world because it taught 'monotheism.' What does that word mean?

a)

Worshipping many different gods using statues.

b)

The belief in only one true God who cannot be seen.

c)

A religion that only allows people from one country to join.

d)

Believing that kings were actually powerful gods.

2.

Why is the Torah so important to Jewish people?

a)

It is a map used to find a way to the Holy Land.

b)

It is a book of adventure stories about giants.

c)

It contains the religious rules and beliefs that Jews follow.

d)

It is a songbook only used on the holiday of Hanukkah.

3.

What is the name for when people think about how they acted during the past year?

a)

Yom Kippur

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Rosh Hashanah

d)

Bar Mitzvah

4.

When a boy has a 'Bar Mitzvah' or a girl has a 'Bat Mitzvah,' what does it show the community?

a)

They have finished reading every book in the library.

b)

They are now old enough to understand and follow God’s rules.

c)

They are having a birthday party for the New Year.

d)

They are moving away to a new country.

5.

Which symbol do Jewish people use to show God’s promise to protect them?

a)

The Menorah (candle holder)

b)

The Kippah (hat)

c)

The Star of David

d)

The Torah (scroll)

6.

The story of Abraham says his beliefs were 'new' because:

a)

He wanted people to pray to statues and idols.

b)

Most other people back then worshipped many different gods.

c)

He only talked to people who lived near the ocean.

d)

He told people they had to eat potato pancakes every day.

7.

What is a menorah?

a)

dinner

b)

a pot

c)

a gift

d)

a candle holder

8.

How many candles are on a menorah and when do they light the candles?

a)

8 candles, one each night

b)

7 candles, on the last night

c)

4 candles, on the first night

d)

9 candles, on the middle night

9.

What is the Festival of Lights?

a)

Easter

b)

Diwali

c)

Hanukkah

d)

Christmas

10.

Which number correctly identifies the location of ancient Israel

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

What two bodies of water border Saudi Arabia?

a)

Red Sea

b)

Dead Sea

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Persian Gulf

12.

Name the country with the star

a)

Yemen

b)

Saudi Arabia

13.

Name the country with the star

a)

Yemen

b)

Oman