Chapter 9 Test Review - History of Ancient Israel

Which statements accurately describe the sacred texts of Judaism? (Choose 2)

• They are about the many gods of Judaism.

• They were written on large tablets originally.

• They contain the same books as the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.

• They were meant to replace the Torah.

• They are called the Tanakh.

How was Judaism different from other religions practiced in the region at the time it began?

• Judaism told the story of all people.

• Judaism was monotheistic.

• Judaism focused on the afterlife.

• Judaism was matriarchal.

How do historians MOST use the Hebrew Bible?

• as a secondary source documenting the history and religion of Egypt

• as a secondary source documenting the history and religion of Canaan

• as a primary source documenting the history and religion of Mesopotamia

• as a primary source documenting the history and religion of Israel

Why is individual worth emphasized in Judaism?

• Jewish people believe every individual has his or her own story to tell.

• Jewish people believe every individual is created in the image of God.

• Jewish people believe individuals should make sacrifices to gods that control nature.

• Jewish people believe every individual is part of the community.

Determine whether each phrase describes Abraham, Moses, or both.

Groups:

(a) Abraham

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(b) Moses

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(c) Both

• Given the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai by God

• Made a covenant with God for the Promised Land

• Discussed in the Hebrew Bible

• Believed in one God

• Saved as a baby by being placed in a basket and sent down the Nile River

• Nomadic Herder from Ur

Place the events in order of the Ancient Israelites beginnings.

• The Pharaoh forces the Israelites into slavery.

• Abraham goes to Canaan from Mesopotamia.

• Famine causes the Israelites to leave Canaan and move to Egypt.

• Moses leads the Israelites to the Jordan River.

• Jacob has 12 sons who become the 12 tribes of Israel.

What rules do Jews try to follow because they believe these rules come from God?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Tanakh

• The Ziggurats

• Hammurabi’s Code

Which beliefs are important parts of Judaism? (Choose 2)

• polytheism

• mummification

• individual worth

• strict social hierarchy

• personal responsibility