Question 1

Judaism is both a religion and an ethnicity. These aspects of Judaism take on heightened meaning in light of the historical persecution of Jews, Zionism, and the development of the modern state of Israel. Explore the challenge of a Jewish state in the Middle East today. What have been some of the difficulties Jews have faced as they sought to build a nation free from Anti-Semitism? What challenges do they continue to face?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judaism is both a religion and an...

Question 2

The covenant is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  coming of age ritual 
B)  contract between God and God's people 
C)  prediction of the early prophets 
D)  marriage license

Question 3

The scattering of Jews outside of the land of Israel is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diaspora 
B)  Dissipation 
C)  Destruction 
D)  Devastation

Question 4

What is the name of the movement emphasizing ecstatic piety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Haggadah 
B)  Midrash 
C)  Hasidism 
D)  Pesach

Question 5

A minyan is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  commentary on the Torah 
B)  prayer shawl 
C)  commandment 
D)  quorum of ten adult Jewish males

Question 6

Modern Israel became an independent Jewish state in what year?

Accepted Answer

A)  1978 
B)  1948 
C)  1928 
D)  1848

Question 7

On God's behalf, Isaac attempted to sacrifice his son Abraham.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The movement dedicated to the establishment of a politically viable Jewish state is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The movement dedicated to the establishment of...

Question 9

Under Greek oppression, some Jews began to believe that there would be a __________, who would bring evil to an end and establish a reign of peace.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under Greek oppression, some Jews began to...

Question 10

Which was not a Jewish sect in Judaea during the time of the Hasmonean kings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sadduccees 
B)  Pharisees 
C)  Essenes 
D)  Samaritans

Question 11

At the highest level, Torah refers to God's will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Under the reign of King David, a great temple was built in Jerusalem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the Holocaust, almost six million European Jews were killed in Nazi Germany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Judaism

The covenant is a __________.

The scattering of Jews outside of the land of Israel is known as the __________.

What is the name of the movement emphasizing ecstatic piety?

A minyan is a __________.

Modern Israel became an independent Jewish state in what year?

On God's behalf, Isaac attempted to sacrifice his son Abraham.

The movement dedicated to the establishment of a politically viable Jewish state is known as __________.

Under Greek oppression, some Jews began to believe that there would be a __________, who would bring evil to an end and establish a reign of peace.

Which was not a Jewish sect in Judaea during the time of the Hasmonean kings?

At the highest level, Torah refers to God's will.

Under the reign of King David, a great temple was built in Jerusalem.

In the Holocaust, almost six million European Jews were killed in Nazi Germany.