Chapter 11 Multiple-Choice Self-Quiz (Level 2)

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. The earliest nonbiblical reference to "Israel" can be found in the

Book of the Dead. correct incorrect

Merneptah stone. correct incorrect

Moabite stone. correct incorrect

Doomsday Book. correct incorrect

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. The word "canon" refers to a(n)

artillery piece. correct incorrect

arrangement of flowers. correct incorrect

collection of sacred writings. correct incorrect

type of animal sacrifice. correct incorrect

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. Masada was a(n)

city in southern Israel. correct incorrect

island in the Mediterranean Sea. correct incorrect

mountain fortress near the Dead Sea. correct incorrect

King David's royal palace. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following foods is not kosher

Milk correct incorrect

Lobster correct incorrect

Lettuce correct incorrect

Tomato correct incorrect

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. The "bible" of medieval Jewish mystics was the

Mishnah. correct incorrect

Zohar. correct incorrect

Guide for the Perplexed. correct incorrect

Book of Beliefs and Opinions. correct incorrect

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. A tsaddik is a

holy man and spiritual guide. correct incorrect

prayer leader. correct incorrect

wealthy man. correct incorrect

famous scholar. correct incorrect

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. The word "mashiach" literally means

king. correct incorrect

chosen one. correct incorrect

anointed one. correct incorrect

the last one. correct incorrect

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. The Sephirot are

essential attributes of God. correct incorrect

emanations of God's creative force. correct incorrect

ten in number. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. A Seder is a

ceremonial meal. correct incorrect

ritual bath. correct incorrect

prayer book. correct incorrect

visit to someone's home. correct incorrect