Abraham's grandson was later renamed _______________, he had ____ sons that represent the ____ tribes of Israel.
What is Israel, 12, and 12.
100
Who conquered the southern kingdom of Judah and how was it different than the Assyrian conquest of Israel?
What is Babylon and the Jewish people were allowed to stay together in a unified community under King Nebuchadnezzar.
100
This is the most conservative group of Judaism, retaining nearly all traditional rituals and practices.
What is Orthodox Judaism?
100
This is the holy book of the Jewish people. It contains 3 parts.
What is the Tanakh?
200
Place of Origin of Judaism
What is Mesopotamia?
200
The Ten Commandments, revealed to Moses at Mount Sinai, along with more religious and ethical guidelines (mitsvah)are written the Jewish holy book called the __________?
What is the Torah?
200
During a time of famine, the Israelites relocated to ____________ where they were eventually enslaved.
What is Egypt?
200
This is a branch of Orthodox Judaism founded in the 18th century. It was founded by Israel ben Eliezer (Israel Baal Shem Tov) as a reaction against overly legalistic Judaism. This is more mystical and includes beliefs in prophetic dreams, miracles, spiritual healing.
What is Hassidic Judaism?
200
This is the central text to mainstream Judaism. It is the basis for all codes of rabbinic law. It contains the opinions of thousand of rabbis on a variety of subjects. it is composed of 2 parts: the Mishnah and the Gemara.
What is the Talmud?
300
Mesopotamia means/translates to ___________
What is "land between rivers"?
300
How may tribes of Israel were there?
What is 12?
300
Who did God use to lead the Jewish people in the Exodus from Egypt?
Who is Moses?
300
The branch of Judaism attempts to "conserve" Jewish tradition. It lies in the middle of the spectrum, taking a moderate approach in its application of Judaism.
What is Conservative Judaism?
300
The five books of Moses are called
What is Pentateuch or Torah?
400
Abraham had two sons. Who were they and what 3 religions descend from them? (2 from one, one from the other).
Ishmael - Islam/Muslims
Isaac - Judaism & Christianity
400
In 796 BC, after Solomon's reign, what happened to the Kingdom of Israel? What was the end result?
What is Civil war, kingdom split, Northern 10 tribes refused Solomon's son as king. Judah and Benjamin (southern 2 tribes) made up Judah.
400
All of the following except which of the below are core beliefs and aims of Judaism?
a. Monotheistic
b. Rituals and festivals are celebrated to recognize God's historical and continuing provision for the Jewish people
c. Jesus is recognized as a major prophet.
d. God formed a covenant with the Jewish people through Abraham, and in return the Jews offer their obedience to the law.
c.
400
This is a modern American-based Jewish movement founds by Mordecai Kaplan in the 1920's. The movement views Judaism as progressively evelving in a modern culture.
What is Reconstruction Judaism?
400
The 8 books of the prophets are part of the Tanakh and contain the writing of the Major Prophets and 12 minor prophets. It is called the _____________
What is Nevi'im?
500
True or False. Judaism is Polytheistic.
False - Judaism is Monotheistic
500
The scattering/dispersion of the Jews which began in 586 BC (Assyria conquered northern tribes - Israel - and scattered and assimilated them in Assyrian culture - 10 lost tribes). What is this "scattering" called.
What is the Diaspora?
500
After Babylon was overthrown by the Persian empire, King Cyrus (fulfilling prophecy) allowed this Jewish nobleman to return to Jerusalem to help rebuild the city's walls.
Who is Nehemiah?
500
This branch of Judaism is at the liberal end of the spectrum. They retain their Jewish identity and some traditions but take a liberal approach to many Jewish beliefs and practices. They do not accept the Talmud as authoritative. They believe that Judaism and Jewish traditions should be modernized and compatible with participation in the surrounding culture.
What is Reform Judaism?
500
The _____________ is a collection of other books including the Psalms, Song of Songs and the Book of Ruth which are also included in the Tanakh.