Multiple Choice
The people of Judah observed the laws of Judaism as described in the Torah. What was thier form of government?
a. A Judiciary
b. A Autocracy
c. A Democracy
d. A Theocracy
D
_______ is the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Christianity
I gave a public reading of the Torah to the exiles returning from Babylon
Ezra
In which part of the Hebrew Bible can the Ten Commandments be found?
The Torah
Short Answer!
What important similarity do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have?
The important similarity that Judaism, Christianity and Islam have is the focus on the belief of one God who set down moral laws for their followers.
The Judaeans faced still more challenges. Their land was conquered by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., and by 200 B.C., all were forced to worship the gods of the _____.
a. Romans
b. Greeks
c. Assyrians
d. Persians
B
A ________ is a Jewish place of worship
Synagogue
I am a rabbi who founded a school for Jewish learning south of Jerusalem.
Johanan Ben Zakkai
Which part of the Hebrew Bible includes the story of Ruth and Naomi?
The Ketuvim
Multiple Choice!
Which ruler allowed the Second Temple to be built in Jerusalem?
a. Jeremiah
b. Solomon
c. David
d. Cyrus
D
The Jewish religion helped influence which other two major religions?
a. Christianity and Polytheism
b. Islam and Atheism
c. Christianity and Islam
d. Buddhism and Hinduism
C
Forced to leave one‘s homeland is to be in ______.
Exile
I was used as a Biblical example of a woman who displayed loyalty.
Ruth
In which part of the Hebrew Bible includes teaching of prophets such as Jeremiah?
The Nevi’im
Who Am I?
I conquered Judaea in 332 B.C. and I made the ancient Hebrews go back to a polytheistc type of religious worship.
Alexander the Great
Which ancient empire allowed the conquered people of Judah to return to Canaan?
A. The Egyptian Empire
b. The Persian Empire
c. The Maccabee Empire
d. The Assyrian Empire
B
A state ruled by religious law is known as a ______.
Theocracy
I am a Persian emperor who allowed Jews to rebuild their Temple.
Cyrus
Which part of the Hebrew Bible is also known as “The Laws”
The Torah
Short Answer!
How did rabbis help the exiled Jewish people of ancient times?
Rabbis helped the exiled Jewish people of ancient times by being teachers who helped Jews understand the laws and history of Judaism. Rabbis also led the people in worship, much like priests in Christianity.
What happened to Judaeans during the Babylonian captivity?
a. They were forced to move to Babylon
b. They were forced to move to another part of Africa
c. They were jailed by the Assyrians
d. They were kept in Jerusalem
A
To _____ a writing is to have it become an official part of a certain teaching.
Canonize
I am a Judaean military leader who restored the Second Temple for Jewish worship.
Judah Maccabee
What writings in the Hebrew Bible help explain questions about Jewish law?
The Commentaries
Multiple Choice!
What did the Babylonian armies do in Jerusalem when they conquered Judah a second time?
a. Conquered the Persians
b. Built a new capital called Babylon
c. Destroyed the city and the Temple of Solomon
d. Supported freedom of religion
C