Judaism Learning Quizzes: Explore the History, Beliefs, and Practices of Judaism

Question 1

In Jewish tradition, who is regarded as the father of the Jewish people?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

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Moses

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Jacob

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Isaac

Question 2

Which fundamental belief is central to Jewish theology?

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Strict monotheism

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Belief in a trinity

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Reincarnation of the soul

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Karma as a determining force

Question 3

What is the Jewish term for their day of rest and worship?

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Shabbat

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Rosh Hashanah

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Yom Kippur

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Sukkot

Question 4

Which significant Jewish holiday commemorates the liberation from slavery in Egypt?

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Passover

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Purim

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Hanukkah

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Tu B'Shevat

Question 5

Who is credited with founding the Hasidic movement within Judaism?

Accepted Answer

Baal Shem Tov

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Rabbi Akiva

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Maimonides

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Nachmanides

Question 6

Which ethical principle is highly valued in Jewish tradition?

Accepted Answer

Tikkun Olam (repairing the world)

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Self-denial and asceticism

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Material wealth and prosperity

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Blind obedience to authority

Question 7

What is the name of the Jewish mystical tradition?

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Kabbalah

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Zen Buddhism

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Christian mysticism

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Hindu Tantra

Question 8

Which prominent Jewish philosopher is known for his synthesis of Aristotelian thought and Jewish theology?

Accepted Answer

Moses Maimonides

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Immanuel Kant

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Søren Kierkegaard

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Martin Buber

Question 9

What is the historical and religious significance of the Western Wall in Judaism?

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It is the last remnant of the Second Jewish Temple

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It is where the Torah was first revealed

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It is the burial site of important Jewish leaders

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It is the starting point of the Hajj pilgrimage

Question 10

Which of the following is a major branch of Judaism that emphasizes tradition and adherence to Jewish law?

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Orthodox Judaism, which strictly adheres to traditional Jewish law and customs

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Conservative Judaism, which takes a more moderate approach to Jewish law and customs

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Reform Judaism, which emphasizes the ethical and social aspects of Judaism

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Reconstructionist Judaism, which focuses on rebuilding Jewish tradition and culture

Question 11

Which of the following is a key concept in Jewish mysticism that explores the hidden dimensions of reality?

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Kabbalah, a mystical tradition that seeks to understand the nature of God and the universe

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Zohar, a major work of Kabbalistic literature

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Sefer Yetzirah, a mystical text that discusses the creation of the universe

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Bahir, an early Kabbalistic text

Question 12

What is a core concept explored in Jewish mysticism?

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The nature of God's relationship with humanity

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Strict adherence to Jewish law and ethics

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The belief in reincarnation and multiple lives

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The idea of a single, all-powerful, and transcendent God

Question 13

Which belief is NOT fundamental to Judaism?

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The concept of the Trinity

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The Torah as the revealed word of God

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The existence of one God

Question 14

Who is widely considered to be the patriarch and founder of Judaism?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

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Moses

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Jacob

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David

Question 15

What is the central holy scripture of Judaism?

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The Torah

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The Vedas

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The Quran

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The Bible

Question 16

What is the primary Jewish place of worship called?

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Synagogue

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Temple

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Mosque

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Church

Question 17

Which event is NOT considered a major Jewish festival?

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Christmas

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Yom Kippur

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Rosh Hashanah

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Passover

Question 18

Which ethical principle is central to Judaism and emphasizes the need to repair the world?

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Tikkun Olam

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Karma

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The Golden Rule

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Non-violence

Question 19

What is the name of the Jewish dietary code?

Accepted Answer

Kashrut

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Mishnah

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Halakhah

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Talmud