Topic 4 Test, Form A

The Israelites’ departure from slavery in Egypt is known as the __________.

• Exodus

• Diaspora

• Passover

• Covenant

__________ is the belief in one God rather than many gods.

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Pantheism

What was God’s covenant with the ancient Israelites?

• If they return to Canaan, it will be their land forever.

• If they obey God’s teachings, they will be God’s chosen people.

• If they escape slavery in Egypt, they will build a new holy city.

• If they spread the teachings of Judaism, God will keep them safe.

What happened after the revolt led by Judas Maccabeus?

• The Maccabees cleared the temple of Greek gods and goddesses.

• Most Maccabees were either imprisoned or exiled to Babylon.

• The Maccabees built the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

• Judea was divided into four separate kingdoms under Greek rule.

Which document was written by Rabbi's and is considered the ultimate authority on Jewish law?

• the book of Isaiah

• the Talmud

• the Dead Sea Scrolls

• the Ten Commandments

Based on the map and what you know about the Babylonian Exile, which statement is true?

• The Tigris River became the main travel route for Judeans to their homeland.

• The Nile Delta and Nile River became the main travel route for Judeans to their homeland.

• Relocation to Babylon meant Judeans were far from their homeland of Judah.

• Relocation to Babylon meant Judeans could easily travel to their homeland.

Which of the following are among King Solomon’s key achievements? Select three.

• He brought a long period of peace to the Israelites.

• He united the Israelite tribes into one kingdom.

• He built the First Temple in Jerusalem.

• He is said to have written the book of Proverbs in the Hebrew Bible.

What are the sections of the Hebrew Bible?

• the Torah

• the Prophets

• the Writings

• the Talmud

King David is considered the greatest Jewish king because:

• He was the first king of Israel

• He united the tribes of Israel and established Jerusalem as the capital

• He built the First Temple in Jerusalem

• He defeated the Roman Empire

How did each of four different Jewish groups think it best to deal with Roman rule?

• fought for freedom and wait for leader

• Essenes

• cooperated with them, but kept the faith

• Pharisees

• prayed that God would stop the Romans

• Sadducees

• lived by the Torah and didn't fight

• Zealots