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International Relations - the History
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1“Blood and history have a stronger meaning than nationality in the Middle East.”
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Why is there so much focus on the Middle East in regards to history and culture?
- ABecause the Middle East is the birthplace of the Abrahamic religions. Islam, Judaism and Christianity has strong connections to that particular area.
- BBecause there is oil.
- CDue to the ongoing current events in Syria.
3What was Abraham given according to Judaism?
- AHe preached to spread Judaism.
- BHe witnessed the voice of God who commanded him to move to the promised land - Israel.
4Monotheism is the belief of many gods, while polytheism worship one God.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Select the correct relationships.
- AAbraham + Sara = Isaac
Abraham + Hagar = Ismael - BAbraham + Sara = Ismael
Abraham + Hagar = Isaac
- AAbraham + Sara = Isaac
6Within Judaism, does Abraham attempted to sacrifice Ismael or Isaac?
- AIsaac
- BIsmael
7Isaac gives birth to Jacob and Esau. Jacob gets twelve sons which gives the twelve tribes of Israel. One of the sons (Joseph) is sold as a slave to the Egyptians who eventually, alongside with Moses, return to the promised land with the suffering Jews.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Who was King David according to the Jews perspective?
- AHe is a soldier who fought for the Jews.
- BWas a King who the Jews revered the most as a leader. The reign of David was seen as a Golden Age, due to the many advancements in society (literature, technology and philosophy).
- CUsed to be a Muslim preacher who eventually converted to Judaism and became a succesful King.
9David built the First Temple for God who was considered wealthy, powerful and wise. The Cost of the Temple was too cheap which eventually caused an deflation. The Kingdom split in half which preserved the 10 descendants in Israel. Two of the twelve scattered towards Europe.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Why did the Jews like the Roman Empire, whilst wanting to leave?
- AThey were a laid back Empire who only demanded its citizens to pay their taxes and acknowledged their emperors of being descendants of a variety of Gods, due to their belief in Polytheism. Their worship in Polytheism went against their belief which was the underlying cause for their discomfort.
- BThey felt unwanted and not part of the society and were forced to incredible amounts of labour. Their salary was good, though.
11When the Roman Empire occupied Israel, they wiped out the Israelis, due to them being very rebellious, and further sold them as slaves. Thereby, the land was renamed to Palestine instead.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12Christianity in 200 AD was thought to be a branch of judaism. Your group became your religion, not your Jewish identity.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Why didn't the Jews want to be a part of the European culture?
- AJews perceived that the Catholic church was to pagan, in comparison with their own religion. The Europeans viewed the Jews as foreigners.
- BThe Catholic church was too demanding and controlling as it affected their fundamental Jewish belief.
14The Christians did not believe in banking, as taking interest was sinful. Therefore, the jobs were handed to the Jews.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Due to Jews following the principles of Deuteronomy (Den Femte Moseboken) which the decline of pork, pre-marriage sex, a vast majority saved the Jews from the Black Death. However, this created a bad reputation for the Jews, as they were practice witchcraft.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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- Melissa Budak
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