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Religious Education Quiz - Judaism 01 (Questions)

Learn about Judaism, an important world religion. Discover Jewish beliefs, special books, places of worship and celebrations that help Jewish people live by their faith each day.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Torah is the most important part of the Jewish scriptures. It contains laws and teachings for Jewish life.

In KS2 Religious Education, pupils learn about Judaism as one of the main world religions. They explore Jewish beliefs about God, sacred writings, worship in the synagogue, special festivals and daily life.

Key Terms

Judaism: A religion followed by Jewish people, based on belief in one God and teachings found in Jewish scriptures.
Synagogue: A Jewish place of worship where people pray, read from the scriptures and learn together.
Shabbat: The Jewish day of rest, beginning on Friday evening and ending on Saturday evening.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is Judaism in simple terms for KS2?

Judaism is a religion that teaches there is one God. Jewish people follow God’s instructions and stories found in their holy writings and try to live kind, thoughtful lives.

What is the Torah in Judaism?

The Torah is a collection of special scrolls that contain key Jewish laws and stories. It is read regularly in the synagogue and treated with great respect.

How do Jewish people worship God?

Jewish people may worship by praying at home or in a synagogue, reading from their scriptures, singing, keeping Shabbat and following important customs and festivals through the year.

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According to the Torah, who received a promise from God that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky?

[ ]	Moses
[ ]	Aaron
[ ]	Abraham
[ ]	David

The Torah teaches that God made a covenant with Abraham and his descendants, the Jewish people. What is a covenant?

[ ]	A list of rules
[ ]	A sacred agreement
[ ]	A wish
[ ]	A dream

Moses is considered the founder of Judaism. According to the Jewish faith, which of the following is NOT true of Moses?

[ ]	Moses received the law (or Torah) from God
[ ]	Moses led the people of Israel out of Egypt
[ ]	Moses heard the voice of God speaking to him from a burning bush
[ ]	Moses did not care for the Israelites

The Torah was originally written in .......

[ ]	Hebrew
[ ]	Arabic
[ ]	Greek
[ ]	English

Jewish people worship in a .......

[ ]	cathedral
[ ]	mandir
[ ]	synagogue
[ ]	mosque

The most well-known prayer in Judaism begins with the line, 'Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.' Why is this prayer important?

[ ]	At the time when Judaism began, most people believed in many gods
[ ]	The prayer defines what it means to be a Jew
[ ]	The prayer refers to the Jewish people as one people, nation or family (Israel)
[ ]	All of the above

The Jewish holy day is known as the .......

[ ]	Menorah
[ ]	Sabbath
[ ]	Tallit
[ ]	Rabbi

What is the name for a Jewish spiritual leader?

[ ]	Rabbi
[ ]	Pastor
[ ]	Imam
[ ]	Brother

What are the names of the celebrations held when a Jewish boy or girl becomes an adult?

[ ]	Marriage, or Kiddushin
[ ]	Mezuzah
[ ]	Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah
[ ]	Channukah or Hannukah

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Which of the following would be kosher?

[ ]	Pork sausages
[ ]	Lobster
[ ]	A cheeseburger
[ ]	Roast lamb

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Religious Education Quiz - Judaism 01 (Answers)

According to the Torah, who received a promise from God that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky?

[ ]	Moses
[ ]	Aaron
[x]	Abraham
[ ]	David

Judaism, Christianity and Islam each trace their faith back to Abraham. That is why these are the 'Abrahamic' faiths

The Torah teaches that God made a covenant with Abraham and his descendants, the Jewish people. What is a covenant?

[ ]	A list of rules
[x]	A sacred agreement
[ ]	A wish
[ ]	A dream

Abraham and his descendants were to follow and obey God and in return would be God's chosen people

Moses is considered the founder of Judaism. According to the Jewish faith, which of the following is NOT true of Moses?

[ ]	Moses received the law (or Torah) from God
[ ]	Moses led the people of Israel out of Egypt
[ ]	Moses heard the voice of God speaking to him from a burning bush
[x]	Moses did not care for the Israelites

Moses cared deeply for them

The Torah was originally written in .......

[x]	Hebrew
[ ]	Arabic
[ ]	Greek
[ ]	English

The Torah is the five books of Moses (the first section of the Jewish scripture). It is also known as the Law of Moses, or Torat Moshe

Jewish people worship in a .......

[ ]	cathedral
[ ]	mandir
[x]	synagogue
[ ]	mosque

The home is also an important place of worship in the Jewish faith

The most well-known prayer in Judaism begins with the line, 'Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.' Why is this prayer important?

[ ]	At the time when Judaism began, most people believed in many gods
[ ]	The prayer defines what it means to be a Jew
[ ]	The prayer refers to the Jewish people as one people, nation or family (Israel)
[x]	All of the above

This prayer is known as the Shema and is considered the most important of prayers - in it, people are reminded that they should love God with all their heart, all their soul and all their strength

The Jewish holy day is known as the .......

[ ]	Menorah
[x]	Sabbath
[ ]	Tallit
[ ]	Rabbi

The Sabbath, or Shabbat, begins at sunset on Friday and ends at sunset on Saturday, and is observed with prayers, resting from work, and a special family meal

What is the name for a Jewish spiritual leader?

[x]	Rabbi
[ ]	Pastor
[ ]	Imam
[ ]	Brother

An imam is an Islamic leader