History of Judaism (Day 1)

What does the term "Torah" refer to in the context of Jewish religious texts?

• A) A specific prayer in Judaism

• B) The entire collection of Jewish laws

• C) The first five books of the Jewish Bible

• D) A historical account of the Jewish people

Who were the Israelites?

• A) A modern political group in Israel

• B) The founders of Jerusalem

• C) The early name for the Jewish people

• D) A tribe unrelated to the Jews

What is the foundational belief of Judaism?

• A) The belief in multiple gods

• B) The teachings of a prophet

• C) The worship of nature

• D) The worship of one god

Who is considered the "Father of the Jews" according to the Torah?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Jacob

• Isaac

What city did Abraham originally live in?

• Jerusalem

• Ur

• Cairo

• Babylon

What event forced the Israelites to flee to Egypt?

• War

• Famine

• Political unrest

• Religious persecution

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

• Jacob

• Isaac

• Moses

• Joseph

What is Jerusalem known as in relation to its significance to the Jews?

• A) The city of peace

• B) The holiest city

• C) The city of gold

• D) The capital of the world

What does the term "Exodus" refer to?

• A) A festival

• B) A battle

• C) The escape from Egyptian slavery

• D) A religious ritual

What are the Ten Commandments?

• A) A group of religious leaders

• B) A historical monument

• C) Laws given to Moses by God

• D) A type of ancient scripture