Answers2025-2026_MDCPS_2109010-MJ World History Sem 1-CRUnit Test

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How are the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur similar?

A
Both include gifts, games, and celebrations.
B
Both involve prayers and acts of charity.
C
Both are celebrated by lighting candles for eight days and giving small gifts.
D
Both include ceremonies that bring children into the religious community as adults.
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The map shows Canaan at the time of the ancient Hebrews.Which statement about the physical environment of Canaan does the map support?

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Canaan was isolated from the region’s largest urban trade routes.
B
Canaan was located along the trade routes of the region’s major rivers.
C
Canaan was surrounded by mountains that made trade routes difficult to travel.
D
Canaan was located near waterways and routes that offered opportunities for trade.
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Why is Saul a significant leader in the history of the Hebrew people?

A
Saul was a Hebrew judge who helped rule the tribes.
B
Saul united the 12 Hebrew tribes into the Kingdom of Israel.
C
Saul was responsible for the construction of Israeli temples.
D
Saul led the Hebrew tribes out of the desert and into Canaan.
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The map shows the physical features of Israel.

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How is a bar or bat mitzvah important to the Jewish faith?

A
It is a celebration of a marriage that includes a large feast.
B
It is a place to worship God and study the Jewish scriptures.
C
It is a day to pray, fast, attend services, and ask God for forgiveness.
D
It is a ceremony that brings children into the Jewish community as adults.
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Which statement best explains the experience of conquered peoples under the rule of Cyrus the Great?

A
They were allowed to maintain their own customs and religions freely.
B
They were taken from their homes and forced into captivity by soldiers.
C
They were encouraged to follow Persian religious practices and customs.
D
They were forced to remove their leaders and follow Persian leaders instead.
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What caused the ancient Hebrew people to move to Egypt?

A
The ancient Hebrews were fleeing drought and famine.
B
The ancient Hebrews wanted to start the Kingdom of Israel.
C
The ancient Hebrews wanted to move to a place with large cities.
D
The ancient Hebrews were pushed out by the Phoenicians and Philistines.
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Which statement best describes the Hebrews’ settlement of Canaan when they returned from Egypt?

A
The Hebrews took control of Canaan from the people who lived there.
B
The Hebrews found the land unoccupied upon their return from Egypt.
C
The Hebrews were given the land by the pharaoh after leaving Egypt.
D
The Hebrews were welcomed into Canaan by the people who lived there.
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What Western ethical tradition was influenced by the Jewish belief that people accused of a crime should be able to call witnesses and that evidence should be shown in court?

A
the importance of respect
B
the due process of law
C
the dignity of all humans
D
the observance of the Sabbath
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Read the map.How did the dispersion routes of the Israelites compare under the Romans and the Babylonians?

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The Israelites had more opportunities for independence in different lands under the Romans than under the Babylonians.
B
The Israelites preferred the lands of the Roman Empire because they were more welcoming than those of the Babylonian Empire.
C
The Roman Empire was far larger than the Babylonian Empire, so Israelites were forced to travel long distances to worship freely.
D
Because the Babylonian Empire was larger than the Roman Empire, the Israelites had more options to spread their culture.
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What was the result of the Jewish-Roman War of 66 CE?

A
Jerusalem was destroyed, causing the Israelites to flee.
B
Jewish culture was restored when the Israelites won the war.
C
Romans were exiled from Judah and forced to return home to Rome.
D
Judah gained freedom, which resulted in settlements throughout Israel.
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What was one result of the Babylonian Exile for the Israelites?

A
The Israelites could not return to their homeland.
B
The Israelites rebuilt their temples so they could pray.
C
The Israelites reunited under one kingdom to form a rebellion.
D
The Israelites worked with the Babylonians to restore unity.

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