Week 16 Studies Weekly Assessment

What was Abraham’s role in the development of the Jewish religion?

• He moved to Canaan.

• He was one of the first to say that there was one God, rather than many gods.

• He made a covenant with God.

• He was given the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.

What did Moses do to help the Israelites escape slavery in Egypt?

• He led the Israelites out of Egypt and back toward the land of Canaan.

• He was given the Ten Commandments on Mount Sainai.

• He told people how they should behave.

• He took his family to Mesopotamia.

How are the Exodus and Moses being given the Ten Commandments related to one another?

• Moses received the Ten Commandments while on his way to Mesopotamia.

• Moses was given the Ten Commandments while in Egypt.

• Moses was given the Ten Commandments while leading the Exodus.

• Moses received the Ten Commandments from Abraham.

Roasted egg, bone of a lamb and haroset are specific foods eaten during which Jewish holiday?

• Rosh Hashanah

• Yom Kippur

• Hanukkah

• Passover

Some English words that come from the Hebrew language are hallelujah, camel and ___.

• prayer

• synagogue

• cherub

• rabbi

According to the Venn diagram, how were King David and King Solomon related?

• They were cousins.

• They were uncle and nephew.

• They were father and son.

• They were brothers.

According to the Venn diagram, what effect did King Solomon’s death have on Israel?

• After his death, the 12 tribes of Israel fought and separated into the Kingdoms of Israel

  and Judah.

• A temple was built in his honor.

• The Ten Commandments were placed in the Ark of the Covenant.

• They were brothers.His kingdom stretched from Egypt to Syria.

Why do objects float easier in the Dead Sea than in fresh water?

• The salt sinks to the bottom, and other things rise to the top.

• The salt keeps many objects afloat.

• Nothing can float in fresh water.

• Nothing can float in the Dead Sea.

Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?

• A. It was built by King Solomon.
• B. It was part of the Second Temple. 
• C. It was where many Jews died in rebellion against Rome.
• D. It was constructed with the stones that held the Ten Commandments.

Definition: covenant 

• A stone tablet
• An agreement with God
• 10 Commandments
• Promise to King Solomon