The Origins of Judaism, Part 3, Reading and Activity

What did God promise David according to the Tanakh?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Victory in all battles

• An everlasting kingdom

• Many descendants

What did David establish for the new kingdom?

• A new religion

• A strong central government

• A trade route

• A new language

What did David's rule make Jerusalem the center of?

• Trade and commerce

• Political and religious life

• Art and culture

• Science and technology

What did Solomon build in Jerusalem to house the Ark of the Covenant?

• A palace

• A fortress

• A large temple complex

• A library

How did Solomon strengthen the kingdom of Israel?

• By building walls

• By making treaties with neighboring kingdoms

• By conquering new lands

• By writing new laws

Which book is attributed to Solomon?

• Genesis

• Exodus

• Proverbs

• Psalms

What is the main theme of the story of Naomi and Ruth?

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

• Wealth and power

• Law and order

What was the reason Naomi's family had to move away from their home?

• War

• Famine

• Flood

• Earthquake

What did King David accomplish according to the reading summary?

• Built the First Temple in Jerusalem

• Defeated the Philistines and established a kingdom

• Gave the Ten Commandments to Moses

• Became a famous artist

What are the Ten Commandments considered to be?

• A set of laws given to King David

• The foundation of Jewish law

• A treaty between two countries

• A famous painting