Origins of Judaism

The video explores a moral dilemma involving a fake mustache, using it as a segue into a lesson on Judaism. It covers the major tenets of Judaism, its historical context, and its influence on modern religions like Christianity and Islam. The lesson highlights the unique aspects of Judaism, such as monotheism and the covenant, and compares them with other ancient civilizations. The video concludes with a resolution to the mustache dilemma and a preview of future lessons.

What was the moral dilemma introduced at the beginning of the lesson?

• Selecting a historical figure to study

• Deciding who should keep a fake mustache

• Determining the best way to celebrate a holiday

• Choosing between two religions

What is the most important idea in Judaism that involves a promise?

• The Torah

• The Covenant

• The Ten Commandments

• The Talmud

Which text is considered the ultimate guidebook for Judaism?

• The Bhagavad Gita

• The Torah

• The New Testament

• The Quran

How did the Hebrews' belief system differ from other ancient civilizations?

• They had no religious texts

• They practiced polytheism

• They believed in many gods

• They believed in one true God

What are the Ten Commandments in Judaism?

• A moral code with important rules

• A list of historical events

• A collection of prayers

• A set of dietary rules

Who are considered messengers delivering God's news in Judaism?

• Priests

• Prophets

• Scribes

• Kings

What is the Jewish practice of taking a break from work on the seventh day called?

• Sabbath

• Passover

• Hanukkah

• Yom Kippur

Which two major world religions have been influenced by Judaism?

• Shinto and Sikhism

• Christianity and Islam

• Taoism and Confucianism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

What is a shared belief among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Belief in multiple gods

• The concept of reincarnation

• Worship of one God

• The practice of meditation

How do the three religions differ in their view of the Messiah?

• Islam does not believe in a Messiah

• Only Judaism believes in a Messiah

• All believe Jesus was the Messiah

• Christianity believes Jesus was the Messiah, while Islam sees him as a prophet