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History Quiz #2
"Judaism & Israelite Kingdoms" Unit Quiz (30%)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| according to Jewish tradition, who was the patriarch who migrated from Mesopotamia to Canaan after establishing a sacred covenant with God? | Abraham |
| Who was the prominent leader chosen by God to command freedom for the Israelites and lead them out of Egypt? | Moses |
| Around 586 BCE, what ruler captured Jerusalem, destroyed Solomon's Temple, and forced thousands of Jews into captivity? | King Nebuchadnezzar II |
| Who was the Persian king who conquered Babylon in 539 BCE and enacted a policy of tolerance toward conquered people? | Cyrus the Great |
| Who was the king who succeeded Saul, defeated Goliath in his youth, and unified the twelve tribes? | David |
| Who was chosen as the first king of the united Israelite nation around 1020 BCE? | Saul |
| Who was an important female leader and judge during the fighting to control Canaan? | Deborah |
| Who was the king renowned for his wisdom and traditionally is credited with writing many biblical works called Proverbs? | Solomon |
| belief in and worship of a single God | monotheism |
| a formal binding agreement or promise between god and His people | covenant |
| weekly period of rest, prayer, and family gathering in Jewish tradition | sabbath |
| a Jewish house of worship, prayer, and study | synagogue |
| refers to foods that conform to Jewish dietary laws | kosher |
| a Jewish spiritual leader, or teacher | rabbi |
| What is the historic journey of the Israelites escaping slavery in Egypt called? | The Exodus |
| At which mountain did Moses retrieve the divine laws known as the Ten Commandments? | Mount Sinai |
| What served as the moral, legal, and religious foundation in the ancient Israelite community? | The Ten Commandments |
| What cultural practice in Israelite tradition refers to showing kindness to guests and travelers? | hospitality |
| What is the collection of writings by early rabbis discussing and explaining Jewish laws? | Talmud |
| King Solomon brought peace and prosperity through trade and constructed this landmark in Jerusalem. | The First Temple of Jerusalem |
| This term is used to describe the scattered northern Israelites who vanished from historic record after 722 BCE. | The Lost Ten Tribes |
| This city was established by King David as the permanent capital of Israel. | Jerusalem |
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Coach Rice