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True or false: There are many different ways to practice monotheistic religions.

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True.

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Name the three key monotheistic religions.

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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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In Judaism, God is…

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All powerful, all good, loving, caring, and personal.

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True or False: Jews believe in a non-linear concept of time, with no beginning or end.

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False.

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Why do things have importance?

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Because the creator created them.

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True or false? Things created have a relationship with the creator.

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True.

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What is the central problem in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

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Sin and ethical behavior.

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What is the biggest sin?

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Claiming to be God’s equal while on Earth.

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What is a covenant?

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An agreement between two parties.

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True or False? God never makes covenants with his people.

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False.

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Why does God make covenants with his people?

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Because there is a special relationship between God and his people.

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Are the agreements with God permenent?

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Yes.

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What was the paradise that God created?

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Eden.

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Which two people were placed in God’s paradise?

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Adam and Eve

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True or False? The relationship between God and his people is equal.

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False. God is superior.

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Compare God to Humans.

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God is infinite, timeless, near, and far.

Humans are fragile, finite, and mortal.

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What effects do the Human vs. God relationship have?

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It makes existence uncertain.

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How does humans’ free will impact life?

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It makes life scary—you can make good or bad decisions.

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In the Jewish tradition, what will happen when all humans do everything correctly and follow the laws and rules?

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Time and history will cease to exist.

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What were the two trees in Eden, and what were the rules regarding them?

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The tree of life and knowledge—Adam and Eve could eat from this tree.
The tree of good and evil—Adam and Eve could not eat from this tree.

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Why was Eden boring?

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Adam and Eve had no free will.

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Why did Adam and Eve eat from the tree of good and evil?

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They wanted to have free will. This act was considered a good thing, even though they were expelled from paradise.

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Who were the Hebrews?

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A tribe of people living in what is now the Middle East.

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Who was the God worshipped by the Hebrews, and what were His traits?

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Yahweh, a singular God who was everywhere at all times.

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What is a prophet?

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An individual who speaks for or with God.

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Who were the Jews?

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A chosen people by God who were supposed to set an example for the rest of the world.

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Who was Abraham?

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The first believer in God.

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What was the name for non-Jews?

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Gentiles.

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What three things are Judaism?

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A religon, a way of life, and an ethnicity.

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What was the covenant made between God and Abraham?

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God would give the Jews the promised land, security, and offspring, if the Hebrews pledged unwavering faith and devotion to God.

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True or False? Abraham’s faith to God did not have to be tested.

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False.

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Who was Moses?

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He was a Jewish boy born under the rule of the Pharaoh, who ordered that all first born Hebrew sons be killed. Moses was rescued by a young Egyptian girl, who raised Moses in riches. Eventually, Moses convinced God to lead him and the other Jews out of Egypt.

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What did God do to help the Jews in Moses’s time?

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He led the Jews out of Egypt (the Exodus).

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What happened on Mt. Sinai?

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Moses relieved the Ten Commandments from God.

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What were the Ten Commandments?

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A list of rules given to the Jews by God, telling them what their relationship with Him and each other should ideally be like.

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What is the Torah?

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God’s message, providing laws for humans to live by.

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What is the Talmud?

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Humans’ response to God’s message.

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Why are laws and rules necessary?

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Humans are made up of good and bad inclinations, so laws encourage humans to be good.

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Why is it considered good by Jewish traditions to argue with God?

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Arguing is another form of praise.

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What are three Jewish beliefs?

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Follow/study the laws of Moses, maintain the identity of Jewish people, and to be part of the Jewish community.

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What is the ultimate concern for Jews?

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To reconcile (resolve conflict) with God.

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Name four main points in Jewish beliefs.

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God exists, God is active, Moses & the Torah are of the utmost importance, and humans are important because they were created by God.

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Where did the Israelites settle?

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In Canaan, between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.

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What was the name of the land promised to the Israelites?

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Canaan.

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True or False? God is not a physical being.

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True.

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Why did the Israelites migrate to Egypt?

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They were being faced with drought and famine in Canaan.

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What happened when the Jews settled into Egypt?

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They were forced into slavery by the Pharaoh.

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When is the Exodus celebrated?

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Once a year, during the holiday of Passover.

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What happened when the Jews returned to Canaan, after the Exodus?

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They split into twelve groups or tribes.

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In Judaism, what is one of the best ways to please God?

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To study scriptures and sacred writings, and live by what they teach.

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After the Israelites re-United, what did they call their new kingdom?

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Israel.

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Who was the most powerful out of the Jewish kings (Saul, David, and Solomon)?

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Solomon.

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What happened after Solomon’s death?

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The Jews in the northern part of the kingdom revolted.

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What can Jews do to work towards perfection?

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Keep the Sabbath.

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Why is the Torah important?

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It gives laws for how Jews should interact with God and other humans while on Earth.

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Why were laws necessary in Judaism.

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Because they encourage humans to follow their good intentions.

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