Journey through Jewish History (1) Test your knowledge on the rich history and traditions of Judaism with this engaging quiz! rihanna80 published on March 290 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 Where did Judaism originate? Egypt Israel Rome Greece 2/11 Who is considered the founder of Judaism? Abraham Moses David Solomon 3/11 What is the holy book of Judaism? Torah Bible Quran Vedas 4/11 What event marked the beginning of the Jewish Diaspora? Exile to Babylon Destruction of First Temple Exodus from Egypt Maccabean Revolt 5/11 Which ancient Jewish sect believed in strict adherence to the Torah? Sadducees Essenes Pharisees Zealots 6/11 Who was the famous Jewish philosopher who wrote the Guide for the Perplexed? Maimonides Philon Spinoza Hillel 7/11 When did the State of Israel officially become a nation? 1948 1917 1967 1980 8/11 What is the name of the Jewish New Year? Hanukkah Rosh Hashanah Passover Yom Kippur 9/11 Which Jewish holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt? Hanukkah Purim Passover Shavuot 10/11 Who was the first female Conservative rabbi ordained in the United States? Judith Hauptman Sally Priesand Rachel Adler Laura Geller 11/11 During which Jewish holiday is the Book of Esther read? Rosh Hashanah Purim Hanukkah Yom Kippur
