Quiz on Maimonides' 13 Principles of Jewish Faith

Who was Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon also known as?

• Rambam

• Rashi

• Akiva

• Hillel

According to Maimonides, what is the nature of God?

• God is divisible

• God is non-corporeal

• God is a composite being

• God has a physical form

What is the significance of the Torah according to Maimonides?

• It is a collection of stories

• It is of divine origin

• It is a book of laws

• It is a historical document

What does Maimonides say about the Torah's susceptibility to change?

• It can be rewritten

• It is not susceptible to change

• It is open to interpretation

• It can be amended

What is the role of the Messiah according to Maimonides?

• To lead a small community

• To become an unparalleled global leader

• To remain hidden

• To write a new Torah

What does Maimonides say about God's knowledge?

• God knows everything

• God knows only the past

• God knows only the future

• God knows only what is written

What is the prophecy of Moses according to Maimonides?

• It is not important

• It is supreme

• It is equal to other prophecies

• It is lesser than other prophecies

What does Maimonides say about serving God?

• We should serve nature

• We must serve God exclusively

• We can serve any entity

• We can serve multiple gods

What is the belief about the resurrection of the dead?

• It is a metaphor

• It will never happen

• God will restore the departed souls

• It is a myth

What is the ultimate purpose of creation according to Maimonides?

• To gain power

• To explore the universe

• To accumulate wealth

• To build a perfect world