Judaism

Religion

100

Judaism is a,

A: Monotheistic Religion

B: Christianity Based Religion

A: Monotheistic Religion

200

Judaism is a Jewish religion, or a Japanese religion?

It is a Jewish religion.

300

What is the bimah in a synagogue? 

A: A raised platform with a reading desk from which, in the Ashkenazi (German) ritual.

B: A type of special building for higher class people.

A: A raised platform with a reading desk from which, in the Ashkenazi (German) ritual.

Beliefs

100

Judaism is characterized by a belief in one transcendent God who revealed himself to Abraham, Moses.

A: True

B: False

A: True

200

 Judaism is the complex phenomenon of a total way of life for the Jewish people, comprising theology, law, and innumerable cultural traditions.

A: False

B: True

B: True

300

What are the three main beliefs at the center of Judaism?

A: Monotheism, Identity, Covenant

B: Cycle of Life, Death, Reincarnation

A: Monotheism, Identity, Covenant

Sacred Writings

100

What is the Tenakh? (Freebie)

A: The main sacred Jewish text governs all aspects of Jewish life.

B: Simply Writings. HINT (WRONG)

C: The peace of yin and yang.

A: The main sacred Jewish text governs all aspects of Jewish life. 

200

What are the names of the three parts of the Tenakh? 

A: Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism

B: Torah (Instruction, or Law, also called the Pentateuch), Neviʾim (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings).

B: Torah (Instruction, or Law, also called the Pentateuch), Neviʾim (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings).

300

In which part of the Tenakh are the books of Genesis and Exodus to be found?

A: The Torah contains five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

B: Collections called suttas (Pali) or sutras (Sanskrit). 

A: The Torah contains five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Traditions

100

What is traditional Judaism called? 

A: Orthodox Judaism, the religion of those Jews who adhere most strictly to traditional beliefs and practices.

B: It is just called Traditional Judaism.

A: Orthodox Judaism, the religion of those Jews who adhere most strictly to traditional beliefs and practices. 

200

What are the 2 major beliefs of Judaism?

A: Many Gods exist, all having their own capability.

B: God exists, there is only one God.

B: God exists, there is only one God.

300

Which one of the festive traditions is home to Judaism? (Multiple Choice)

A: Chanukah (Hanukkah) Festive of Lights

B: Preparing the Holiday Feast 

C: Repetition of Rituals 

D: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)

A: Chanukah (Hanukkah) Festive of Lights

D: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)