Torah
How many commandments are there in the Torah?
613 Mitzvot
What is another word for Ten Commandments?
Decalogue
What are asylum seekers?
Asylum seekers are people who have fled their home country due to war, persecution, violence, or human rights violations and are seeking protection in another country.
What is the first commandment?
"You shall have no other gods before me."
On which mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai.
Who receives the Ten Commandments and where does this event take place?
Moses on Mount Sinai.
Who was counter-cultural?
Jesus
True or false: The right to work and receive fair pay is part of human rights.
True
Which commandment is about keeping Sunday holy and what does it teach us to do?
The 3rd: "Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day" — attend Mass and rest.
In Exodus 19:1-6, where did the Israelites start their journey when they made their way to Mount Sinai?
Egypt
Name the five books of the Torah.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
What is a covenant?
A covenant is a promise between God and humans
Which article of the UDHR states that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights"?
Article 1
Which commandment tells us not to lie?
The 8th: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour."
Finish off the passage "I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of..."
Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
True or false: The Torah is also called the Pentateuch.
True
Where do we find the Beatitudes in the Bible?
What document was adopted by the United Nations in 1948 to protect human rights globally?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
How do the first three commandments differ from the last seven?
The first three focus on our relationship with God; the others on our relationship with others.
True or False: The Ten Commandments in Deuteronomy are identical to the ones in Exodus.
False – They are similar, but some wording and emphasis are different.
Who is the main leader who delivers the Israelites and receives the Torah?
Moses
What word begins each Beatitude?
Blessed
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a legally binding treaty that all countries must follow.
False
What was the key value of the 9th/10th commandment?
Generosity
What reason does Deuteronomy give for keeping the Sabbath, different from Exodus?
It reminds the Israelites that they were once slaves in Egypt and God gave them rest.