Lesson 11 Quiz: The Origins of Judaism

The Torah is __________.

• the Prophets and the Writings

• the first five books of the Hebrew Bible

• a collection of prayers and poems used by the early Jews

• an ancient Egyptian book about the Hebrew people

How did Abraham first come to Canaan, according to the Torah?

• He moved with his family from Mesopotamia.

• He passed through the area as a wandering shepherd.

• He led an army that won the land from the Philistines.

• He guided the Israelites out of Egypt.

How was ancient Judaism different from other religions?

• belief in one God

• famous leader-heroes

• more elegant temples

• rules for how to act

According to the Torah, Judaism began with a covenant, or _____.

• written contract

• holy dream

• sacred agreement

• religious gathering

According to Jewish teaching, what did God promise by changing Abram's name?

• to save Abraham's son

• to help Abraham build a temple

• to protect Abraham's descendants

• to guide Abraham to Canaan

What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?

• Ur
• Canaan
• Egypt
• Babylon

According to the family tree, Isaac was Sarah's _____.

• son

• grandson

• husband

• brother

Which of these events happened second?

• Moses climbed Mount Sinai.

• David was king of the Jewish people.

• Abraham moved to Canaan.

• The Israelites moved to Egypt.

The word exodus means "departure." The Exodus was the departure from _____.

• Canaan

• Egypt

• Ur

• Babylon

According to the Torah, what did Moses bring from Mount Sinai?

• food to eat in the desert

• directions for building a temple

• the Ten Commandments

• most of the Hebrew Bible