Ch. 5 Test

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Judaism?

• Animals for food must be killed humanely.

• Judaism promotes social justice, equality, and the holiness of human life.

• The Sabbath is a day of work.

• Wives are considered to be the heart of the family.

Which of the following set the Hebrews apart from other ancient people?

• They worshipped a single God.

• They settled in Canaan.

• They lacked a strong religious faith.

• They were sheperds.

What statement describes the earliest political organization of Israel after the Hebrews returned to Canaan from Egypt?

• Israel was a strong, unified kingdom.

• Israel was a loose confederation of tribes governed by judges.

• The people sent representatives to a confederation in Jerusalem.

• Rabbis organized and governed the tribes.

According to the Hebrew Bible, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?

• Mount Sinai

• Egypt

• Mount Tabor

• The Promised Land

The twelve tribes of Israel were descended from which man?

• Jacob

• Moses

• Joshua

• Judah

What emblem became a symbol of Judaism and modern Israel?

• menorah

• Star of David

• David's sling

• the Torah

Why did the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms?

• The southern tribes were angry about Saul's building projects.

• The southern tribes did not want to share the temple in Jerusalem.

• The northern tribes were conquered by Assyria.

• The northern tribes resented the taxes from Solomon's building projects.

When was the Hebrew Bible finalized?

• on the Exodus from Egypt

• during exile in Babylon

• after the return to Judah from Babylonia

• under Roman rule

Which action taken by a Seleucid king outraged the Jews?

• He destroyed Solomon's temple.

• He divided the kingdom of Israel.

• He dedicated the Second temple to Zeus.

• He began the Diaspora.

Which of the following probably caused the port of Caesarea to be destroyed?

• a hurricane

• a tsunami

• a breakwater collapsed

• poor building materials