What is a basic law Judaism? A.) pray facing Jerusalem B.) read the Bible in Hebrew C.) worship only one God D.) study the writings
C.) worship only one God
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Who led the people to the Promised Land?
Abraham
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How did Judaism spread across the Middle East?
many Jews were forced into exile because of foreign conquests
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What are the Ten Commandments?
laws that Moses received at Mount Sinai
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Which one is not a central belief of Judaism? Monotheism, polytheism, or fair treatment
Polytheism
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What is one difference between the Hebrew God and the gods of other cultures?
Hebrew God is invisible and everywhere
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What was Solomon known for?
having great wisdom
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Why do the Jewish people believe that they belong on the Promised Land?
It was promised to them in God's covenant with Abraham
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What is a prophet?
a person chosen by God to bring truth to a ruler and the people
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How was the religious belief of the Egyptians different than the Hebrews?
Egyptians were polytheistic and Hebrews were monotheistic
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Why was the synagogue so important to the Jews during the Diaspora?
even in foreign lands, Jews could practice their faith
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Who was the Israelite King thought to be the author of many Psalms?
David
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What happened to the Hebrews during the forty years that they lived in the desert?
they learned more about God's commandments and built altars to honor their God
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What is justice?
fair treatment
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Why was the Torah important to the Jews? A.) it tells the story of the early Hebrews promises with God. B.) it offers an explanation of God's words to Moses from the Talmud. C.) it discusses how Jews should relate to each of their important leaders
A.) it tells the story of the early Hebrews promises with God
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Which of these statements does not show the basic beliefs of Judaism? A.) Respect others B.) Respect God C.) Destroy the scriptures D.) Honor the Ten Commandments
C.) Destroy the scriptures
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What did Nebuchadnezzer destroy and why?
Jerusalem and The Temple because the Jews rebelled against him
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During the second Babylonian exile, Nebuchadnezzar conquered which kingdom?
Judah
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What was the Diaspora?
separation from one's homeland
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In what ways has the Hebrews' religion affected our lives today? (list at least 4)
monotheistic religion, ethical behavior, the idea of justice/fair treatment,human rights, being concerned with the welfare of others
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"I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, the house of slavery....." Explain why this passage from the Book of Exodus is so important to Jewish people.
it declares that God freed the Jews from slavery, and it suggests that because of this, Israelites honor God and follow God's laws
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Who allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem?
Cyrus the Great
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Why did Cyrus the Great allow the Jews to return to Jerusalem?