Jewish History Flashcards
What is the name of the Jewish holy book?
The Torah
True or False: The Jewish calendar is lunar-based.
True
Fill in the blank: The Jewish festival of _______ celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple.
Hanukkah
Who was the first patriarch of the Jewish people?
Abraham
What event does Passover commemorate?
The Exodus from Egypt
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a Jewish holiday? A) Yom Kippur B) Ramadan C) Sukkot
B) Ramadan
What is the significance of the Star of David in Judaism?
It is a symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism.
True or False: The Western Wall is a remnant of the Second Temple.
True
Fill in the blank: The Jewish New Year is called _______.
Rosh Hashanah
What is the primary language of the Jewish scriptures?
Hebrew
Multiple choice: Which Jewish festival is known as the Day of Atonement? A) Sukkot B) Yom Kippur C) Purim
B) Yom Kippur
What is the meaning of the term ‘kosher’?
Food that is prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.
True or False: The Talmud is a collection of Jewish laws and traditions.
True
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Fill in the blank: The festival of _______ celebrates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman.
Purim
What is the term for the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys?
Bar Mitzvah
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a Jewish prayer? A) The Lord’s Prayer B) Shema C) Hail Mary
B) Shema
True or False: Shabbat is observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
True
What does the term ‘Diaspora’ refer to in Jewish history?
The dispersion of Jews outside of Israel.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a ceremonial hand-washing before meals in Jewish tradition.
Netilat Yadayim
What is the significance of the menorah in Judaism?
It is a symbol of the Jewish faith and is used during Hanukkah.
Multiple choice: Which holiday involves building a temporary dwelling? A) Passover B) Sukkot C) Yom Kippur
B) Sukkot
True or False: The Maccabees are known for their revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
True
What does ‘Tikkun Olam’ mean?
Repairing the world through social action.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a prayer shawl worn during prayer.
Tallit
Multiple choice: Which ancient kingdom is associated with the Israelites? A) Babylon B) Persia C) Egypt
C) Egypt
True or False: The Jewish people only celebrate one New Year.
False
What is the significance of the Shema prayer?
It expresses the fundamental principle of Jewish faith in one God.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a collection of Jewish laws and ethical teachings.
Mishnah
Who is considered the father of modern Zionism?
Theodor Herzl
Multiple choice: What does the term ‘Kabbalah’ refer to? A) A type of food B) Jewish mysticism C) A prayer
B) Jewish mysticism
