The Early Hebrews
Which part of the Hebrew bible is mostly the same as the Christian bible?
The Old Testament.
What is the name of the kingdom from which the Jews get their name?
Judah
What is monotheism?
The belief in one god
What is a Jewish religious teacher called?
Rabbi
What is a four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side used in a children's game during Hanukkah called?
A dreidel
Why did an Egyptian pharaoh turn the Israelites into slaves?
What is the name of the journey on which Moses led the Israelites to freedom?
The Exodus
What is the most sacred text of Judaism called?
The Torah
What is the celebration for Jews to remember the Exodus called?
Passover
On what continent is Israel?
Asia
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and freed them?
Moses
Who was responsible for choosing a woman's husband in Israelite society?
A woman's father
What is a Jewish house of worship called?
A synagogue
What are the two most sacred of all Jewish holy days called?
The High Holy Days
How many continents are there?
Seven: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America.
What is the code of moral laws from the Old Testament of the Bible called?
The Ten Commandments
The Hebrew bible traces the Hebrews back to what man?
Abraham
What are people who are said to have received messages from God to be taught to others called?
Prophets
In what month is Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of a new year on the Jewish calendar, celebrated?
September
How many points are on the star of David?
Six
Who killed the Philistine giant Goliath?
David
Who was David's son, who became King of Israel in 963 B.C.?
Solomon
Writings by Jews who lived 2,000 years ago are called what?
The Dead Sea Scrolls
What is considered to be the holiest day of the year for Jewish people?
Yom Kippur
Where does the "Dead Sea" get its name?
The high salt and mineral content of the water makes it impossible for plants and animals to live.