Key Terms

Question 1

Monotheistic

Answer 1

A religion that believes that there is only one God

Question 2

Shema

Answer 2

A Jewish prayer affirming belief in the one God, found in the Torah

Question 3

Torah

Answer 3

The five books of Moses, which form the first section of the Ttenakh (Jewish Bible)
The Jewish written Law

Question 4

Creator

Answer 4

The one who makes things and brings things about

Question 5

Orthodox Jews

Answer 5

The Jews who emphasise the improtance of following the laws and guidance of the Torah

Question 6

Ultra-Orthodox Jews

Answer 6

Jews who are even more comitted than the Orthodox Jews

Question 7

Shabbat

Answer 7

The Jewish holy day of the week

Question 8

Omnipotent

Answer 8

Almighty, having unlimited power

Question 9

Omniscient

Answer 9

Knowing everything

Question 10

Omnipresent

Answer 10

Being everywhere at all times

Question 11

Ten Commandments

Answer 11

The laws given by God to Moses over 3000 years ago

Question 12

Mitzvot

Answer 12

Jewish rules or commandments

Question 13

Merciful

Answer 13

The quality od God that shows compassion or forgiveness to humans, even though he has the power to punish them

Question 14

Shekhinah

Answer 14

The divine presence of God

Question 15

Temple

Answer 15

The centre of Jewish worship at the time of Jesus; the meeting place between God and the priest

Question 16

Judgement

Answer 16

The belief that God judges a person based on their actions, and either rewards or punishes them as a result

Question 17

Ressurection

Answer 17

Rising from the dead or returning from life