To write an essay about Judaism (Part 2)

In today's lesson, we will be finishing our essay all about Judaism. This will give you the opportunity to write about Jewish festivals and beliefs around the Messiah.

To write an essay about Judaism (Part 2)

In today's lesson, we will be finishing our essay all about Judaism. This will give you the opportunity to write about Jewish festivals and beliefs around the Messiah.

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Key learning points

  1. Pupils will review and bring together their knowledge to write a synoptic essay aimed at answering the question of what makes Judaism unique

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5 Questions

Q1.
Abraham is an important prophet in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What was the name of the land that Abraham travelled to from Ur with his wife, Sarah?
Anatolia
Correct answer: Canaan
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Q3.
Which sea did Moses part?
The Black Sea
The Dead Sea
Correct answer: The Red Sea
The Sea of Galilee
Q4.
How many plagues did God send to Egypt?
One
Seven
Correct answer: Ten
Three
Q5.
What did Israelites mark their doors with to make sure the angel of death passed over their homes?
A candle
A secret written message
Correct answer: Lamb's blood
The Star of David

6 Questions

Q1.
Approximately how many years old is the religion of Judaism?
200 years old
2000 years old
400 years old
Correct answer: 4000 years old
Q2.
What is the name of the special cupboard in a synagogue used to store the Torah?
Correct answer: Aron Hakodesh
Bimah
Ner Tamid
Yad
Q3.
Which of these is the first book of the Torah?
Deuteronomy
Exodus
Correct answer: Genesis
Leviticus
Numbers
Q4.
After the Maccabees rededicated the temple, how many days did the little jar of oil burn for?
1 day
10 days
3 days
Correct answer: 8 days
Q5.
Which book of the Torah gives Jews the commandments that they must obey?
Deuteronomy
Exodus
Genesis
Correct answer: Leviticus
Numbers
Q6.
What is the most Holy Day of the Jewish year, during which they fast for 25 hours?
Hanukkah
Pesach
Rosh Hashanah
Correct answer: Yom Kippur

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UnitReligious education / Judaism

Religious education