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Quiz by Melissa Budak, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Melissa Budak
about 8 years ago
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Question 1
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“Blood and history have a stronger meaning than nationality in the Middle East.”
Answer
- True
- False
Question 2
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Why is there so much focus on the Middle East in regards to history and culture?
Answer
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Because the Middle East is the birthplace of the Abrahamic religions. Islam, Judaism and Christianity has strong connections to that particular area.
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Because there is oil.
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Due to the ongoing current events in Syria.
Question 3
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What was Abraham given according to Judaism?
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He preached to spread Judaism.
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He witnessed the voice of God who commanded him to move to the promised land - Israel.
Question 4
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Monotheism is the belief of many gods, while polytheism worship one God.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 5
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Select the correct relationships.
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Abraham + Sara = Isaac Abraham + Hagar = Ismael
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Abraham + Sara = Ismael Abraham + Hagar = Isaac
Question 6
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Within Judaism, does Abraham attempted to sacrifice Ismael or Isaac?
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Isaac
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Ismael
Question 7
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Isaac gives birth to Jacob and Esau. Jacob gets twelve sons which gives the twelve tribes of Israel. One of the sons (Joseph) is sold as a slave to the Egyptians who eventually, alongside with Moses, return to the promised land with the suffering Jews.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 8
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Who was King David according to the Jews perspective?
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He is a soldier who fought for the Jews.
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Was a King who the Jews revered the most as a leader. The reign of David was seen as a Golden Age, due to the many advancements in society (literature, technology and philosophy).
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Used to be a Muslim preacher who eventually converted to Judaism and became a succesful King.
Question 9
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David built the First Temple for God who was considered wealthy, powerful and wise. The Cost of the Temple was too cheap which eventually caused an deflation. The Kingdom split in half which preserved the 10 descendants in Israel. Two of the twelve scattered towards Europe.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 10
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Why did the Jews like the Roman Empire, whilst wanting to leave?
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They were a laid back Empire who only demanded its citizens to pay their taxes and acknowledged their emperors of being descendants of a variety of Gods, due to their belief in Polytheism. Their worship in Polytheism went against their belief which was the underlying cause for their discomfort.
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They felt unwanted and not part of the society and were forced to incredible amounts of labour. Their salary was good, though.
Question 11
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When the Roman Empire occupied Israel, they wiped out the Israelis, due to them being very rebellious, and further sold them as slaves. Thereby, the land was renamed to Palestine instead.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 12
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Christianity in 200 AD was thought to be a branch of judaism. Your group became your religion, not your Jewish identity.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 13
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Why didn't the Jews want to be a part of the European culture?
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Jews perceived that the Catholic church was to pagan, in comparison with their own religion. The Europeans viewed the Jews as foreigners.
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The Catholic church was too demanding and controlling as it affected their fundamental Jewish belief.
Question 14
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The Christians did not believe in banking, as taking interest was sinful. Therefore, the jobs were handed to the Jews.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 15
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Due to Jews following the principles of Deuteronomy (Den Femte Moseboken) which the decline of pork, pre-marriage sex, a vast majority saved the Jews from the Black Death. However, this created a bad reputation for the Jews, as they were practice witchcraft.
Answer
- True
- False
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