History Chapter 4 Test (6)

Match the following

• a sacred song or poem

• prophet

• a messenger sent by God

• Torah

• the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt

• Exodus

• part of the Hebrew Bible

• covenant

• an agreement with God

• psalm

Match the following

• a special meal eaten during Passover

• zealots

• groups of Jews living outside of the Jewish homeland

• Seder

• the Jewish group who wanted to fight against Roman rule

• scroll

• a long document made from pieces of parchment that have been sewn together

• Diaspora

Based on the teachings of their prophets, what did the Israelites believe about  God?

• They believed that God created and ruled the world.

• They believed that God was very powerful, yet just and good.

• Both are correct.

Name two other monotheistic religions whose development was influenced by Judaism.

• Christianity and Islam

• Catholic and Christian

• Hinduism and Buddhism

List the products traded by the Phoenicians in the Mediterranean area.

• cedar logs, glass, jewelry, purple-dyed cloth

• spices, textiles, and glass for mosaics

• iron, steel, and other products to make weapons

Why did the Israelites in 1100 BCE call out for a king? Which of the Israelite kings fulfilled the desires of the people?

• They wanted a king who would unite the Twelve Tribes; David was the king

• They wanted a king who would free them from slavery; Moses was the king.

• The wanted a king to unite them with God; Jesus was the king.

What events led to the Babylonian Exile?

• The people of Judah revolted against the Chaldean king, so he destroyed the city and and sent that Jews to Babylon.

• The people of Judah were freed from slavery and went to start a new life in Babylon.

• The Assyrians revolted against the Chaldean king, and sent the Jewish people to Babylon.

What is the Jewish Sabbath? How is it observed?

• The Sabbath is the Jewish time of worship. They discuss their religion and do not work.

• The Sabbath is when the Jews were freed from Egyptian slavery. They celebrate by sacrificing a lamb.

• The Sabbath is the Jewish time of reflecting on their sins. They have a celebration in the synagogue.

What basic principles of daily living are found in the teachings of the Torah?

• Rules about diet; rules about clothing; rules about how to treat others.

• Rules about government systems; rules about diet; rules about how to treat others.

• Rules about how to treat others; rules about diet; rules about government systems

What historic event does the Jewish festival of Hanukkah celebrate?

• Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple

• Hanukkah commemorates the Jews fleeing Egypt.

• Hanukkah commemorates when the Jews were exiled to Babylon.