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1 | | The "Talmud" is the dispersion of Jews beyond Israel, particularly to Persia Egypt and the Mediterranean region. |
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2 | | A "tefillin" is a a candelabrum usually containing sevenand occasionally ninebranches used for religious celebrations. |
| | A) | True |
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3 | | The "diaspora" is an encyclopedic commentary on the Hebrew Scriptures. |
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4 | | "Midrash" means 'Rest'; the seventh day of the week (Saturday), a day of prayer and rest from work. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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5 | | "Pharisees" refers to a faction during the Second-Temple period that emphasized the observation of biblical rules. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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6 | | "Sephardim" are Phylacteries; two small boxes containing biblical passages that are worn by Orthodox males on the heads and left arm at morning prayer during the week. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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7 | | "Messiah" us a savior figure to be sent by God, awaited by the Jews. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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8 | | "Essenes" refers to a semimonastic Jewish community that flourished from about 150 B.C.E. to 68 C.E. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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9 | | "Biblical Judaism" describes the Judaism that developed after the destruction of the Second Temple (70 C.E.). |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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10 | | "Canaan" is a joyous festival in early spring that recalls the Jews' being saved from destruction, as told in the book of Esther. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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11 | | "Diaspora" means 'Teaching,' 'instruction'; the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures; also the additional instructions of God, believed by many to have been transmitted orally from Moses through a succession of teachers and rabbis. |
| | A) | True |
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12 | | "Biblical Judaism" describes Judaism before the destruction of the Second Temple (70 C.E.). |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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13 | | "Seder" means 'Order'; a special ritual meal at Passover, recalling the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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14 | | The "Western Wall" is the foundation stones of the western wall of the last temple of Jerusalem, today a place of prayer. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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15 | | "Bar mitzvah" means 'Son of the commandment'; the coming-of-age ceremony that marks the time when a young person is considered a legal adult within the Jewish community. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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16 | | "Kosher" means 'Ritually correct'; said particularly about food consumption and food preparation. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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17 | | "Passover" is a joyful spring festival that recalls the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt and freedom from oppression. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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18 | | A "yarmulke" is the skullcap worn by devout males. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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19 | | "Theophany" is a revelation or appearance of a God. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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20 | | "Yarmulke" is a contract; the contract between the Hebrews and their God, Yahweh. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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21 | | "Sadducees" refers to an anti-Roman, nationalistic Jewish faction, active during the Roman period of control over Israel. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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22 | | "Holocaust" refers to the destruction of European Judaism by the Nazis; also known as Shoah (Hebrew: 'extermination'). |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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23 | | "Ketuvim" refers to the 'Writings'; the third section of the Hebrew scriptures, consisting primarily of poetry, proverbs, and literary works. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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24 | | "Purim" is the movement that has encouraged the creation and support of the nation of Israel. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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25 | | An "Ashkenazim" is a prayer shawl worn by devout males. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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26 | | "Yom Kippur" is the Day of Atonement. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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27 | | "Ketuvim" refers to the 'Prophets'; the second section of the Hebrew scriptures, made up of historical and prophetic books. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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28 | | A "rabbi" is a religious teacher; a Jewish minister. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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29 | | "Tanakh" refers to the complete Hebrew scriptures, made up of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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30 | | "Midrash" means 'Search'; rabbinical commentary on the scriptures and oral law. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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31 | | "Sukkot" is an ancient name for the land of Israel. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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32 | | "Conservative Judaism" is a branch of Judaism that attempts to blend the best of old and new Judaism. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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33 | | "Sukkot" means 'Booths'; a festival in the late autumn that recalls the Jews' period of wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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34 | | "Ashkenazim" refers to Jews of Spain, Morocco, and the Mediterranean region. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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35 | | "Kabbalah" means 'Beginning of the year'; the celebration of the Jewish New Year, occurring on the seventh lunar month. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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36 | | "Sephardim" refers to Jews who lived in or came from central Europe. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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37 | | "Orthodox" is the most traditional branch of Judaism. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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38 | | "Essenes" refers to a modern liberal branch of the Judaism that emphasizes the cultural aspects of Judaism. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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39 | | "Hanukkah" is an early-winter festival recalling the rededication of the Second Temple, celebrated with the lighting of the candles for eight days. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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40 | | "Tanakh" is a modernizing movement and a liberal branch of Judaism. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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41 | | A "talit" is a person inspired by God to speak for him. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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42 | | "Kabbalah" means 'received,' 'handed down'; the whole body of Jewish mystical literature. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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