World Religions

Introduction to World Religions Study Guide

Chapter 6 Review Questions 1. Who is considered to be the founder of Judaism? a. Solomon b. Abraham c. Moses d. Isaac 2. How did God first appear to Moses? a. As an Egyptian slave b. As a cloud on Mt. Sinai c. As a burning bush d. As the Red Sea 3. Followers of Judaism believe in all of the following except _____________. a. Free will b. The concept of original sin c. Every human is capable of choosing between good and evil d. Universal truths like justice, truth, and charity 4. A covenant in Hebrew tradition is viewed as which of the following? a. An ornamental chest for storing religious talismans b. A prophecy about the future c. An agreement between God and man d. A law handed down by God to men 5. Many Jewish men wear a rounded, brimless, skullcap while praying, eating, and studying Jewish texts. What is one of the official names for this cap? a. Tallit b.

6. In Jewish culture, this tender ritual is done immediately after the coffin has been lowered into the ground as an act to help provide closure to those who are grieving; this aids them in beginning to accept that this is a natural part of the life cycle. a. Attendees are to recite a special prayer each day for the next seven days b. Immediate family and other funeral attendees take turns shoveling dirt onto the coffin c. Funeral attendees are to shake hands with the immediate family members of the deceased d. Immediate family members should be left by the graveside to grieve in isolation while others walk away 7. What do Jews call the Day of Atonement? a. Ashkenazim b. Hanukkah c. Passover d. Yom Kippur 8. Which meal should you serve to someone who follows a Jewish kosher diet? a. Tomato soup and grilled cheese b. Chicken and cheese quesadillas c. Lobster and broccoli d. Eggs, bacon, and toast

Tefillin c. Shema d. Kippah

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