Judaism
Why are Jewish restaurants often either only dairy or only meat?
(200p)
Kosher
Two names for skull cap
(200p)
yarmulke/kippah
This candelabrum was pillaged from the Temple
Menorah
What does NASA stand for?
(500 p)
What is National Aeronautics and Space Administration
In which city is the segrada familia located? (The most beautiful church in the world)
(500 p)
Barcelona
The bat mitzvah is...
growing of age ceremony at 13yrs old for Jewish girls
Where the Torah is read on
Bimah
This person made the second temple
King Herod
How many inches are in a foot?
What is 12
What is the most populous city in the world?
(400 p)
Tokyo
The relaxed form of Judaism
Reform
A Yad is used because...
(400p)
to prevent touch of skin on the Torah
Very strict form of Judaism
Orthodox
Name the fastest flying insect?
(Hint, think Eragon)
What is Dragonfly
(56km/hr!)
Which African country is the most populated?
Nigeria
What is the origin of Hannukah
Maccabean revolt (rebellion against greeks)
The Western Wall is also known as the
Wailing Wall
Hellenistic period refers to
Greek influence
What bone is a baby born without
(800p)
Kneecap
What NBA team is in Dallas?
Dallas Mavericks
What is the origin of Pesach?
Passover - biblical story of exodus/fleeing Egypt
What is the Hebrew bible
Tanakh
What were the TWO main repercussions of the Jewish Roman war?
(1000 p)
1. Diaspora (caused by Romans barring Jews from Jerusalem, and destruction of Jerusalem)
2. Rabbinic Judaism (caused by destruction of Temple)
What are the three main types of rock
What is sedimentary, metamorphic and igneousWhat is green
Which US city is known as the city of angels?
Los Angeles