Origins of Judaism

Question 1

What challenges did the Hebrews face when they first settled in Canaan? Choose three answers.dry climatedroughtfamineearthquakesflooding

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dry climate; drought; famine

Question 2

Select the phrase that best completes each sentence.

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The Hebrews viewed the Ten Commandments as a new covenant, or sacred promise. When they renewed their covenant, they again promised .: obedience to God; They also accepted a personal responsibility to .: live a just and moral life

Question 3

Why was the second Hebrew settlement of Canaan more successful than the first one?

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They learned better farming and herding methods from neighbors.

Question 4

Select the phrase that best completes each sentence.

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The religion of Abraham and the Hebrews differed from other ancient belief systems because it embraced . By accepting the covenant with , the Hebrews vowed to obey and worship one God. In exchange, th: monotheism; The religion of Abraham and the Hebrews differed from other ancient belief systems because it embraced . By accepting the covenant with , the Hebrews vowed to obey and worship one God. In exchange, th: God; The religion of Abraham and the Hebrews differed from other ancient belief systems because it embraced . By accepting the covenant with , the Hebrews vowed to obey and worship one God. In exchange, th: land

Question 5

We see the impact of these six commandments in Western civilization in

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either criminal law or right behavior.

Question 6

How is the account in Genesis different from the excerpt from the Epic of Gilgamesh? Choose two answers.

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God is rewarding Noah for his obedience.; God does not send down rains of bread and wheat.

Question 7

What do the two account about floods have in common? Choose four answers.

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A man must build a boat for safety.; One or more angry gods send a flood.; A devastating flood covers the land.; A god gives commands that people obey.

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