Question 1

During the eleventh century B.C., the twelve Hebrew tribes united under the leadership of

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A) Saul. 
B) David. 
C) Solomon. 
D) Abraham. 
E) Moses. 
A) Saul. 
B) David. 
C) Solomon. 
D) Abraham. 
E) Moses. A

Question 2

Among the ancient Jews, there existed a dynamic tension between parochialism and

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A) individualism. 
B) God's transcendence. 
C) monotheism. 
D) universalism. 
E) the Covenant. 
A) individualism. 
B) God's transcendence. 
C) monotheism. 
D) universalism. 
E) the Covenant. D

Question 3

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 universalism

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Universalism is a philosophical and theological concept that refers to the idea that certain principles, values, or truths are universally applicable to all individuals, regardless of cultural, racial, religious, or ethnic differences. It is often contrasted with relativism, which holds that truth and morality are culturally or individually relative.

Who? 
Universalism can be discussed in the context of various thinkers, philosophers, theologians, and scholars who have contributed to the concept. It is not attributed to a single individual but is a theme that has appeared in various forms throughout human history.

What? 
Universalism, in its broadest sense, is the belief that all human beings can be included within the scope of moral consideration. In a religious context, it may assert that all souls will ultimately be reconciled to a benevolent God or that salvation is available to all, regardless of faith or deeds. In ethics, it suggests that there are some moral standards that hold true for everyone. In human rights, it underpins the idea that there are fundamental rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled.

Where? 
Universalism is a concept that has been discussed and applied globally. It is not confined to any specific geographical location but is relevant in international law, global ethics, and interfaith dialogues around the world.

When? 
The concept of universalism has ancient roots and can be traced back to various early civilizations and religious traditions. It has evolved over time and has been particularly influential in the development of modern human rights since the mid-20th century, following the atrocities of World War II and the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

Why Important? 
Universalism is important because it provides a foundation for advocating for equality and human dignity. It supports the idea that there are some rights and values that transcend cultural and national boundaries, which is crucial for promoting international cooperation, peace, and justice. In a world with diverse beliefs and practices, universalism offers a common ground for addressing global issues and conflicts. It is also a key principle in the development of international law and institutions designed to protect human rights and foster global solidarity.

Question 4

The text states all of the following EXCEPT

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A) Hebrew Scripture represents Jewish oral and written traditions from about 1250 to 150 B.C. 
B) compiled by various religious devotees, Hebrew Scriptures contained factual errors, imprecisions, discrepancies, legends and folklore. 
C) as a composite, religiously inspired work, Hebrew Scriptures offer no reliable history. 
D) the Tanak consists of thirty-nine books written over several centuries. 
E) the first five books of the Tanak are sometimes called the Torah or the Pentateuch. 
A) Hebrew Scripture represents Jewish oral and written traditions from about 1250 to 150 B.C. 
B) compiled by various religious devotees, Hebrew Scriptures contained factual errors, imprecisions, discrepancies, legends and folklore. 
C) as a composite, religiously inspired work, Hebrew Scriptures offer no reliable history. 
D) the Tanak consists of thirty-nine books written over several centuries. 
E) the first five books of the Tanak are sometimes called the Torah or the Pentateuch.

Question 5

Which of the following CANNOT be associated with mainstream Hebrew traditions?

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A) There is a direct relationship between the individual and God. 
B) One must develop a social conscience. 
C) Israelites must set an example of righteousness for all humanity. 
D) Only God's chosen nation will receive his blessings. 
E) Human dignity does not make men and women equal nor does it require the abolition of slavery. 
A) There is a direct relationship between the individual and God. 
B) One must develop a social conscience. 
C) Israelites must set an example of righteousness for all humanity. 
D) Only God's chosen nation will receive his blessings. 
E) Human dignity does not make men and women equal nor does it require the abolition of slavery.

Question 6

The text lists all of the following as essential continuities between ancient Judaism and Christianity EXCEPT

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A) monotheism. 
B) prophetic values. 
C) regulation of all aspects of daily life and the promise of Canaan/Palestine as the home of God's chosen people. 
D) the moral autonomy of the individual. 
E) Hebrew Scriptures as the Word of God. 
A) monotheism. 
B) prophetic values. 
C) regulation of all aspects of daily life and the promise of Canaan/Palestine as the home of God's chosen people. 
D) the moral autonomy of the individual. 
E) Hebrew Scriptures as the Word of God.

Question 7

The biblical stories of the Garden of Eden and the Flood derive from

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A) Egyptian sources. 
B) Persian sources. 
C) Canaanite sources. 
D) Mesopotamian sources. 
E) Philistine sources. 
A) Egyptian sources. 
B) Persian sources. 
C) Canaanite sources. 
D) Mesopotamian sources. 
E) Philistine sources.

Question 8

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 I-Thou relationship

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The I-Thou relationship is a concept int

Question 9

In general, the text presents the Hebrew religion as

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A) fundamentally different from those of Mesopotamia and Egypt but almost indistinguishable from Greek philosophy. 
B) consistent and unchanging from the time of Abraham to the Babylonian Captivity. 
C) a set of practices and beliefs that evolved over time. 
D) once influential but ultimately largely irrelevant to the future development of the West. 
E) driven by ritual and absent any concern for individualism or social justice. 
A) fundamentally different from those of Mesopotamia and Egypt but almost indistinguishable from Greek philosophy. 
B) consistent and unchanging from the time of Abraham to the Babylonian Captivity. 
C) a set of practices and beliefs that evolved over time. 
D) once influential but ultimately largely irrelevant to the future development of the West. 
E) driven by ritual and absent any concern for individualism or social justice.

Question 10

Who of the following was NOT a prophet?

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A) Amos 
B) Hosea 
C) Isaiah 
D) Zedekiah 
E) Jeremiah 
A) Amos 
B) Hosea 
C) Isaiah 
D) Zedekiah 
E) Jeremiah

Question 11

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. Compare and contrast the status of Hebrew women with that of women in Mesopotamia and Egypt? What might account for the similarities and differences?

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The status of Hebrew women, as well as w

Question 12

Instructions: Please use this outline map of the Near East to answer the question(s). 
   Locate and label the homeland of each important neighbor of the Hebrew people: Egyptians, Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Chaldeans.

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The answer of Instructions: Please use this outline map of...

Question 13

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. What evidence is available to scholars seeking to reconstruct the history of the ancient Hebrews, and why does it present challenges in interpretation? What scholarly controversies exist concerning the events of Hebrew history?

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The history of the ancient Hebrews is a

Question 14

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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A) Mesopotamia and Egypt were both the birthplace of civilization and the spiritual ancestors of the West. 
B) Mesopotamia and Egypt were the birthplace of civilization, but only the Greeks and the Romans were spiritual ancestors of the West. 
C) Mesopotamia and Egypt were the birthplace of civilization, but the Hebrews and the Greeks were the spiritual ancestors of the West. 
D) The Greeks and the Romans were the spiritual ancestors of the West because they totally ignored the older civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt. 
E) Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Hebrews  and the Greeks were all spiritual ancestors of the West. 
A) Mesopotamia and Egypt were both the birthplace of civilization and the spiritual ancestors of the West. 
B) Mesopotamia and Egypt were the birthplace of civilization, but only the Greeks and the Romans were spiritual ancestors of the West. 
C) Mesopotamia and Egypt were the birthplace of civilization, but the Hebrews and the Greeks were the spiritual ancestors of the West. 
D) The Greeks and the Romans were the spiritual ancestors of the West because they totally ignored the older civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt. 
E) Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Hebrews  and the Greeks were all spiritual ancestors of the West.

Question 15

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 transcendence

Accepted Answer

Transcendence is a term that is often us

Question 16

As applied to ancient Israel, parochialism refers to

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A) a concern for all humanity. 
B) a complete separation of church and state. 
C) a separate system of religious schools. 
D) the relative economic and cultural backwardness of the Judah, the southern kingdom. 
E) a narrow tribal outlook of a nation set apart from others. 
A) a concern for all humanity. 
B) a complete separation of church and state. 
C) a separate system of religious schools. 
D) the relative economic and cultural backwardness of the Judah, the southern kingdom. 
E) a narrow tribal outlook of a nation set apart from others.

Question 17

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 Pentateuch

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The Pentateuch refers to the first five

Question 18

Biblical law included provisions that

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A) justified the annihilation of foreign enemies in war. 
B) condemned to death by stoning family members who chose to serve other gods. 
C) ordered the execution of homosexuals. 
D) cursed the disobedient with physical and mental ailments. 
E) all of the above 
A) justified the annihilation of foreign enemies in war. 
B) condemned to death by stoning family members who chose to serve other gods. 
C) ordered the execution of homosexuals. 
D) cursed the disobedient with physical and mental ailments. 
E) all of the above

Question 19

The text explains that

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A) the Hebrew view of God evolved with the history of the Hebrew people. 
B) the early patriarchs were probably not monotheists. 
C) there is debate among scholars concerning whether or not Moses'  religion was purely monotheistic. 
D) at one time, the Hebrews effectively undeified all gods except their own while still acknowledging their existence. 
E) all of the above 
A) the Hebrew view of God evolved with the history of the Hebrew people. 
B) the early patriarchs were probably not monotheists. 
C) there is debate among scholars concerning whether or not Moses'  religion was purely monotheistic. 
D) at one time, the Hebrews effectively undeified all gods except their own while still acknowledging their existence. 
E) all of the above

Question 20

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 Hebrew tribes

Accepted Answer

The Hebrew tribes were the twelve tribes

During the eleventh century B.C., the twelve Hebrew tribes united under the leadership of

Among the ancient Jews, there existed a dynamic tension between parochialism and

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? universalism

The text states all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following CANNOT be associated with mainstream Hebrew traditions?

The text lists all of the following as essential continuities between ancient Judaism and Christianity EXCEPT

The biblical stories of the Garden of Eden and the Flood derive from

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? I-Thou relationship

In general, the text presents the Hebrew religion as

Who of the following was NOT a prophet?

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. Compare and contrast the status of Hebrew women with that of women in Mesopotamia and Egypt? What might account for the similarities and differences?

Instructions: Please use this outline map of the Near East to answer the question(s). Locate and label the homeland of each important neighbor of the Hebrew people: Egyptians, Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Chaldeans.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? transcendence

As applied to ancient Israel, parochialism refers to

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Pentateuch

Biblical law included provisions that

The text explains that

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Hebrew tribes

The Ancient Near East: The First Civilizations

The Greek City-State: Democratic Politics

Greek Thought: From Myth to Reason

The Hellenistic Age: Cultural Diffusion

The Roman Republic: City-State to World Empire

The Roman Empire: a World-State

Early Christianity: a World Religion

The Heirs of Rome: Byzantium, Islam, and Latin Christendom

The High Middle Ages: Vitality and Renewal

The Flowering of Medieval Culture: the Christian Synthesis

The Late Middle Ages: Crisis and Dissolution

The Renaissance: Transition to the Modern Age

The Reformation: the Shattering of Christian Unity

European Expansion: Economic and Social Transformations

The Rise of Sovereignty: Transition to the Modern State

The Scientific Revolution: the Universe Seen As a Mechanism

The Age of Enlightenment: Reason and Reform

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Exam 2: The Hebrews: a New View of God and the Individual

During the eleventh century B.C., the twelve Hebrew tribes united under the leadership of

Among the ancient Jews, there existed a dynamic tension between parochialism and

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? universalism

The text states all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following CANNOT be associated with mainstream Hebrew traditions?

The text lists all of the following as essential continuities between ancient Judaism and Christianity EXCEPT

The biblical stories of the Garden of Eden and the Flood derive from

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? I-Thou relationship

In general, the text presents the Hebrew religion as

Who of the following was NOT a prophet?

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. Compare and contrast the status of Hebrew women with that of women in Mesopotamia and Egypt? What might account for the similarities and differences?

Instructions: Please use this outline map of the Near East to answer the question(s). Locate and label the homeland of each important neighbor of the Hebrew people: Egyptians, Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Chaldeans.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? transcendence

As applied to ancient Israel, parochialism refers to

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Pentateuch

Biblical law included provisions that

The text explains that

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Hebrew tribes

The Ancient Near East: The First Civilizations

The Greek City-State: Democratic Politics

Greek Thought: From Myth to Reason

The Hellenistic Age: Cultural Diffusion

The Roman Republic: City-State to World Empire

The Roman Empire: a World-State

Early Christianity: a World Religion

The Heirs of Rome: Byzantium, Islam, and Latin Christendom

The High Middle Ages: Vitality and Renewal

The Flowering of Medieval Culture: the Christian Synthesis

The Late Middle Ages: Crisis and Dissolution

The Renaissance: Transition to the Modern Age

The Reformation: the Shattering of Christian Unity

European Expansion: Economic and Social Transformations

The Rise of Sovereignty: Transition to the Modern State

The Scientific Revolution: the Universe Seen As a Mechanism

The Age of Enlightenment: Reason and Reform

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