Question 1

On Mount Sinai, God gave Abraham the precepts of the Jewish religion, including the Ten Commandments, and Moses delivered them to the Israelites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Rabbis are clerical leaders who can explain the scriptures to the people and guide them in devotional practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Contrary to what many non-Jews have believed, there is no such thing as the "Jewish race."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Jews in the Second Temple period believed the messiah would be a human descendant of king David who would reestablish the Jewish monarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What does the following Key Term mean:
-Gemara

Accepted Answer

A body of commentary

Question 6

Within the first three chapters of Genesis in the Torah, two stories of creation are told.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jewish philosopher Maimonides drafted a set of __________ that he thought constituted the heart of the Jewish faith.

Accepted Answer

A)  thirteen principles 
B)  four principles 
C)  thirteen commandments 
D)  doctrines 
A)  thirteen principles 
B)  four principles 
C)  thirteen commandments 
D)  doctrines

Question 8

What is the period from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur called?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Ten Days of Repentance 
B)  the Ten Days of Seder 
C)  the Ten Days of Remembrance 
D)  the Ten Days of Hanukah 
A)  the Ten Days of Repentance 
B)  the Ten Days of Seder 
C)  the Ten Days of Remembrance 
D)  the Ten Days of Hanukah

Question 9

Some scholars argue that the ________ of women is a presupposition of Jewish law in its most central formulations.

Accepted Answer

A)  importance 
B)  otherness 
C)  sexuality 
D)  monogamy 
A)  importance 
B)  otherness 
C)  sexuality 
D)  monogamy

Question 10

Mishnah is a collection of commentaries and elucidations on the Torah, the written version of the Oral Law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What does the following Key Term mean:
-Talmud

Accepted Answer

Authoritative writin

Question 12

What lasting contributions did Maimonides make to Judaism? Under what conditions were his writings possible?

Accepted Answer

Maimonides, also known as Rabbi Moses be

Question 13

Who wrote Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs and Rituals, which delves into what he considers the deeper meaning of the Sabbath?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maimonides 
B)  Elie Wiesel 
C)  George Robinson 
D)  Abraham Joshua Heschel 
A)  Maimonides 
B)  Elie Wiesel 
C)  George Robinson 
D)  Abraham Joshua Heschel

Question 14

The Babylonian Exile brought home the reality of the Jewish Diaspora, or Jewish communities existing outside the traditional land of Israel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the event in Biblical history that occurred on Mount Sinai and how it played a part in the formation of Jewish identity.

Accepted Answer

The event in Biblical history that occur

Question 16

Which of the major movements of Judaism insists on rigorous observance of laws and customs, such as the rules about obeying all the commandments regarding Sabbath obligations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reform Judaism 
B)  Orthodox Judaism 
C)  Traditional Judaism 
D)  Conservative Judaism 
A)  Reform Judaism 
B)  Orthodox Judaism 
C)  Traditional Judaism 
D)  Conservative Judaism

Question 17

The Book of Psalms is a compilation of 150 hymns and prayers, 73 of which are attributed to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Joshua 
B)  David 
C)  Solomon 
D)  Abraham 
A)  Joshua 
B)  David 
C)  Solomon 
D)  Abraham

Question 18

Describe how Judaism thrived under King David's kingdom.

Accepted Answer

Under King David's kingdom, Judaism thri

Question 19

What does the following Key Term mean:
-Yahweh

Accepted Answer

The name of God in J

Question 20

Which of these is not a branch of Judaism described in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthodox 
B)  Reform 
C)  Fundamental 
D)  Conservative 
A)  Orthodox 
B)  Reform 
C)  Fundamental 
D)  Conservative

On Mount Sinai, God gave Abraham the precepts of the Jewish religion, including the Ten Commandments, and Moses delivered them to the Israelites.

Rabbis are clerical leaders who can explain the scriptures to the people and guide them in devotional practices.

Contrary to what many non-Jews have believed, there is no such thing as the "Jewish race."

Jews in the Second Temple period believed the messiah would be a human descendant of king David who would reestablish the Jewish monarchy.

What does the following Key Term mean: -Gemara

Within the first three chapters of Genesis in the Torah, two stories of creation are told.

Jewish philosopher Maimonides drafted a set of __________ that he thought constituted the heart of the Jewish faith.

What is the period from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur called?

Some scholars argue that the ________ of women is a presupposition of Jewish law in its most central formulations.

Mishnah is a collection of commentaries and elucidations on the Torah, the written version of the Oral Law.

What does the following Key Term mean: -Talmud

What lasting contributions did Maimonides make to Judaism? Under what conditions were his writings possible?

Who wrote Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs and Rituals, which delves into what he considers the deeper meaning of the Sabbath?

The Babylonian Exile brought home the reality of the Jewish Diaspora, or Jewish communities existing outside the traditional land of Israel.

Discuss the event in Biblical history that occurred on Mount Sinai and how it played a part in the formation of Jewish identity.

Which of the major movements of Judaism insists on rigorous observance of laws and customs, such as the rules about obeying all the commandments regarding Sabbath obligations?

The Book of Psalms is a compilation of 150 hymns and prayers, 73 of which are attributed to ________.

Describe how Judaism thrived under King David's kingdom.

What does the following Key Term mean: -Yahweh

Which of these is not a branch of Judaism described in the textbook?

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Exam 11: Judaism

On Mount Sinai, God gave Abraham the precepts of the Jewish religion, including the Ten Commandments, and Moses delivered them to the Israelites.

Rabbis are clerical leaders who can explain the scriptures to the people and guide them in devotional practices.

Contrary to what many non-Jews have believed, there is no such thing as the "Jewish race."

Jews in the Second Temple period believed the messiah would be a human descendant of king David who would reestablish the Jewish monarchy.

What does the following Key Term mean: -Gemara

Within the first three chapters of Genesis in the Torah, two stories of creation are told.

Jewish philosopher Maimonides drafted a set of __________ that he thought constituted the heart of the Jewish faith.

What is the period from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur called?

Some scholars argue that the ________ of women is a presupposition of Jewish law in its most central formulations.

Mishnah is a collection of commentaries and elucidations on the Torah, the written version of the Oral Law.

What does the following Key Term mean: -Talmud

What lasting contributions did Maimonides make to Judaism? Under what conditions were his writings possible?

Who wrote Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs and Rituals, which delves into what he considers the deeper meaning of the Sabbath?

The Babylonian Exile brought home the reality of the Jewish Diaspora, or Jewish communities existing outside the traditional land of Israel.

Discuss the event in Biblical history that occurred on Mount Sinai and how it played a part in the formation of Jewish identity.

Which of the major movements of Judaism insists on rigorous observance of laws and customs, such as the rules about obeying all the commandments regarding Sabbath obligations?

The Book of Psalms is a compilation of 150 hymns and prayers, 73 of which are attributed to ________.

Describe how Judaism thrived under King David's kingdom.

What does the following Key Term mean: -Yahweh

Which of these is not a branch of Judaism described in the textbook?

The Beginning of Understanding

Indigenous Religions: North America and Africa

Hinduism

Jainism

Buddhism

Sikhism

Confucianism

Daoism

Shinto

Zoroastrianism

Christianity

Islam

New Religious Movements

Filters