Origins of Judaism Quiz

What is the Torah?

• A collection of poems by King David

• The first five books of the Hebrew Bible

• A treaty signed by King Solomon

• The capital city of ancient Israel

Who is considered the father of the Jews?

• Moses

• King David

• Abraham

• King Solomon

What significant event did Moses lead?

• The building of the First Temple

• The signing of treaties with neighboring kingdoms

• The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt

• The division of the kingdom into Judah and Israel

What are the Ten Commandments?

• A set of poems attributed to King David

• The first five books of the Hebrew Bible

• Ten laws and teachings given to Moses by God

• A treaty signed by King Solomon

What is a covenant in the context of Judaism?

• A type of ancient artifact

• A sacred text

• An agreement or promise

• A holy city

Which king made Jerusalem the capital and a holy city?

• King Solomon

• King David

• Moses

• Abraham

What is the significance of Jerusalem in Judaism?

• It is the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments

• It is the holiest city of the Jews and the capital of ancient kingdoms

• It is the birthplace of Abraham

• It is where the Israelites first settled after the Exodus

Who built the First Temple in Jerusalem?

• Moses

• King David

• King Solomon

• Abraham

What does the term "Exodus" refer to?

• The division of the kingdom into Judah and Israel

• The escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom

• The building of the First Temple

• The signing of treaties with neighboring kingdoms

What was one of King Solomon's notable achievements?

• Leading the Israelites out of Egypt

• Introducing the belief in one God

• Building the First Temple and increasing trade

• Making Jerusalem the capital city