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History Quiz #2
"Judaism & Israelite Kingdoms" Unit Quiz (30%)*
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| according to Jewish tradition, he was the patriarch who migrated from Mesopotamia to Canaan after establishing a sacred covenant with God | Abraham |
| the prominent leader chosen by God to command freedom for the Israelites and lead them out of Egypt | Moses |
| an important female leader and judge during the fighting to control Canaan | Deborah |
| the king who was renowned for his wisdom and is traditionally credited with writing many biblical works called Proverbs | Solomon |
| the kind who succeeded Saul, defeated Goliath in his youth, and unified the twelve tribes | David |
| chosen as the first king of the united Israelite nation around 1020 BCE | Saul |
| belief in and worship of a single God | monotheism |
| a formal binding agreement or promise between God and His people | covenant |
| refers to foods that conform to Jewish dietary laws | kosher |
| a Jewish house of worship, prayer, and study | synagogue |
| weekly period of rest, prayer, and family gathering in Jewish tradition | sabbath |
| a Jewish spiritual leader, or teacher | rabbi |
| What condition were the Israelites subjected to in Egypt after generations of living there under Egyptian rule? | they were forced into slavery by Pharaoh |
| 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 role did the Ten Commandments serve in the ancient Israelite community? | they functioned as the moral, legal, and religious foundation |
| How did Israelite religious beliefs differ from those of surrounding Mesopotamian and Egyptian cultures? | neighboring cultures practiced polytheism, whereas Israelites practiced monotheism |
| How many distinct tribes originally comprised the nation of Israel? | 12 |
| During what timeframe is the Sabbath observed each week? | from Friday evening to Saturday evening |
| The books of the Hebrew Bible also form which part of the Christian Bible? | The Old Testament |
| Which sacred book of Islam contains stories about figures such as Abraham and Moses that also appear in the Hebrew Bible? | The Qur'an |
| Which city was established by King David as the permanent capital of Israel? | Jerusalem |
| King Solomon brought peace and prosperity through trade and constructed which landmark in Jerusalem? | First Temple of Jerusalem |
| True or False: After the nation split, two resulting kingdoms were Israel (in the north) and Judah (in the south). | true |
| Where did Jewish communities gather during the Babylonian Exile on the Sabbath to pray and maintain religious identity? | synagogues |
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Coach Rice