Judaism 101: History and Background
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What is the geographical region where Judaism originated?

  • West Asia (correct)
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • North Africa

What is the term used to refer to the Jews in relation to their sacred text?

  • Descendants of Isaac
  • People of the Book (correct)
  • Chosen Ones
  • Sons of Abraham

Which of the following regions has the largest concentration of Jews?

  • Israel and North America (correct)
  • France and Russia
  • Argentina and Australia
  • Central Europe and North America

What is the name of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible that record the origin of the Jewish people and the beginning of Judaism?

<p>The Pentateuch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the woman from Levi's tribe who secretly placed her child in a woven basket down the Nile River?

<p>Jochebed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Abraham before God changed it to signify his role as the father of many nations?

<p>Abram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Sabbath in the Jewish calendar?

<p>It is the day of God's completion of the creation of the universe and his rest after the six-day toil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible?

<p>To serve as spokespersons who criticized the hypocritical practices of Jewish rituals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 13 Articles of Faith written by Rabbi Maimonides?

<p>They outline the principles of Jewish faith and doctrine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Talmud in Jewish scripture?

<p>To provide an authoritative collection of rabbinic interpretations of the sacred scriptures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 618 Mitzvot in the Torah?

<p>They guide the Jewish people in their daily life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Shalosh Regalim in Jewish scripture?

<p>To serve as a pilgrimage to a sacred place (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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