The Torah: Explore the Jewish Holy Book for Year 2 Religious Education

Question 1

What kind of teachings are found in the Torah?

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Moral and religious laws

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Scientific facts and discoveries

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Instructions for everyday routines

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a belief that Jews have about the Torah?

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It can be changed over time.

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It is a perfect law.

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It was written by God.

Question 3

What does the Torah say about how we should treat each other?

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Love others as much as you love yourself.

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Hate your enemies.

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Only be nice to people who are nice to you.

Question 4

When do Jewish people read from the Torah?

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Every Shabbat

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Every day

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Every month

Question 5

What is the name of the special box where the Torah scrolls are kept?

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Ark

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Tabernacle

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Altar

Question 6

Why is the Torah so important to Jewish people?

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Because it contains the teachings of God

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Because it is written in a special language

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Because it was written by a holy person

Question 7

According to Jewish belief, what is the source of the Torah?

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God's word

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Stories written by people

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Jewish people only

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Jewish laws

Question 8

Which of these is not included in the Torah?

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The New Testament

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The Ten Commandments

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Abraham and Sarah's story

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Kashrut laws

Question 9

According to Jews, what is the Torah?

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The revealed words of God

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A book of rules to follow

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A collection of Jewish history

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The teachings of the rabbis

Question 10

What is the significance of the mitzvot?

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They guide how Jewish people live their lives

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They are the rules given by God to Moses

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They are stories of the Jewish people

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They are prayers that Jewish people say

Question 11

What is the name of the special Jewish day of rest?

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Shabbat

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Pesach

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Yom Kippur

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Tu B'Shevat

Question 12

Which Jewish holiday remembers the time when the Jewish people left Egypt?

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Pesach

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Hanukkah

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Rosh Hashanah

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Purim

Question 13

What do Jewish people believe about the Torah?

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It is the revealed word of God, given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

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It is a collection of stories written by Moses.

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It is a set of laws for living a good life.

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It is a collection of poems, songs and prayers.

Question 14

What do Jewish people usually do with a Torah scroll?

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Read from it in synagogue.

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Keep it in a special case in their homes.

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Write on it with a special pen.

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Use it to make a mezuzah.

Question 15

What is the name of the first section of the Torah?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 16

What is the name of the first book of the Torah?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 17

What is a mitzvah?

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A commandment from God

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A Jewish holiday

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A Jewish prayer

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A Jewish song

Question 18

What is the Jewish symbol of the Torah?

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The Torah scroll

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The Star of David

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The menorah

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The mezuzah

Question 19

What is the Torah also called?

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The Tanakh

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The Bible

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The Gospel

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The Qur'an

Question 20

Who is said to have received the Torah from God?

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Moses

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Noah

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Abraham

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David

Question 21

What is a commandment in the Torah?

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A rule from God

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A prayer said at certain times

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A story about the Jewish people

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A song sung in synagogue

Question 22

Which of these is NOT one of the Ten Commandments?

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Worship the sun and moon

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Love your neighbor as yourself

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Do not murder

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Do not steal

Question 23

What was kept inside the Ark of the Covenant?

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The Ten Commandments

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The Torah

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A golden calf

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A statue of Moses

Question 24

What is the most important message of the Torah?

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There is only one God

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Love is important

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Truthfulness is important

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Respect is important

Question 25

What is the name of the sacred Jewish text?

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The Torah

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The Bible

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The Quran

Question 26

Which book is the beginning of the Torah?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

Question 27

What are the Ten Commandments?

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Rules given by God to Moses

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A list of Jewish festivals

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Prayers that Jewish people say

Question 28

Where can the Ten Commandments be found in the Torah?

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Book of Exodus

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Book of Leviticus

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Book of Numbers

Question 29

Which language is the Torah traditionally read aloud in?

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Hebrew

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English

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Arabic

Question 30

What is the special book that is very important to Jewish people?

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The Torah

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The Bible

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The Quran

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The Talmud

Question 31

How many sections is the Torah divided into?

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Five books

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Two scrolls

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Ten tablets

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Twelve tribes

Question 32

When do Jewish people celebrate the time when they got the Torah?

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Shavuot

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Sukkot

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Purim

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Rosh Hashanah

Question 33

What is the name of the Jewish holy book?

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The Torah

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The Bible

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The Quran

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The Vedas

Question 34

What is the main language of the Torah?

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Hebrew

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English

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Arabic

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Latin

Question 35

Who did the Jews believe received the Torah from God?

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Moses

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Jesus

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Abraham

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Muhammad

Question 36

What is the Jewish festival that celebrates the giving of the Torah?

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Shavuot

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Passover

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Hanukkah

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Sukkot

Question 37

The Torah is only important to Jewish people. (True or False)

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False

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True

Question 38

What is a mitzvah?

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A commandment or good deed

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A Jewish prayer

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A Jewish holiday

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A part of the synagogue

Question 39

What is the name of the holy book that Jewish people follow?

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The Torah

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The Bible

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The Quran

Question 40

What does the Torah teach about how humans should act towards God?

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That humans should follow God's rules

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That humans are superior to God

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That humans are equal to God

Question 41

What language was the Torah originally written in?

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Hebrew

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English

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Arabic

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a rule from the Torah?

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Worship other gods

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Love your neighbor

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Do not steal

Question 43

Which of these is a Jewish holiday celebrated according to the Torah?

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Hanukkah

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Christmas

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Easter

Question 44

How does the Torah affect the everyday lives of Jewish people?

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It gives them rules for living a good and kind life

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It tells them who to marry and when they can get divorced

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It tells them what clothes to wear and what food to eat

Question 45

What is the name of the Jewish holy book?

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The Torah

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The Bible

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The Quran

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The Vedas

Question 46

What language is the Torah written in?

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Hebrew

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English

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Arabic

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Latin

Question 47

What is the name of the first book of the Torah?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 48

Who led the Jewish people out of Egypt?

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Moses

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Abraham

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Isaac

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Jacob

Question 49

On which mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?

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Mount Sinai

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Mount Everest

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Mount Ararat

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Mount Olympus

Question 50

Which Jewish festival celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments?

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Shavuot

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Passover

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Hanukkah

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Rosh Hashanah

Question 51

What is the Jewish holy book called?

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The Torah

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The Bible

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The Quran

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The Talmud

Question 52

According to Jewish belief, who received the Torah from God?

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Moses

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Abraham

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David

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Solomon

Question 53

In what language was the Torah originally written?

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Hebrew

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English

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Arabic

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Greek

Question 54

What is the name of the first part of the Torah?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 55

What is the most important message of the Torah?

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To love God and follow God's laws

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To be kind to others

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To work hard and be successful

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To live in peace and harmony

Question 56

What is a mitzvah?

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A Jewish law or commandment

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A Jewish prayer

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A Jewish festival

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A Jewish story