Exploring Key Concepts of Judaism

Who is considered the founding patriarch of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Isaac

• Jacob

What is the term for a solemn agreement between God and the Israelites, often involving promises and obligations?

• Commandment

• Covenant

• Prophecy

• Sacrament

Which event describes the departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt under Moses' leadership?

• Genesis

• Exodus

• Leviticus

• Numbers

What is the name of the religion that is based on the teachings of the Torah and the belief in one God?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

What term describes the belief in a single, all-powerful God?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

• Pantheism

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai?

• Abraham

• Moses

• David

• Solomon

What is the term for a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God?

• Priest

• Prophet

• King

• Judge

What was the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their travels in the desert?

• Temple

• Synagogue

• Tabernacle

• Altar

What is the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible?

• Quran

• Bible

• Torah

• Vedas

How many tribes of Israel were there, traditionally said to be descended from the sons of Jacob?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 15