HIEU 201 Chapter 2 Quiz _ 2023 {Graded A}

The biblical account of the Exodus identifies ________ as leading the Hebrews out of Egypt. a. Saul b. Abraham c. David d. Moses Under the rule of David's son Solomon, a. Israel reached the height of its power and prosperity. b. old tribal patterns gained renewed strength. c. the Israelites lost Jerusalem to the Philistines. d. Jerusalem decreased in importance. The Old Testament a. depicts demigods as its heroes. b. describes the efforts of the Jews to understand the ways of God. c. explores only human weakness and cruelty. d. is a record of ancient Jewish history compiled by research historians. The Hebrews thought of Yahweh as a. a universal spirit that resided in the elements of nature, such as the earth, the moon, and the sun. b. a superhuman deity who required food, drink, sleep, and sexual gratification. c. the great creator of the universe, who had then withdrawn entirely from earthly affairs. d. fully powerful and therefore fully free. Which of the following describes the Hebrews' relationship with the natural world? a. The Hebrews demystified nature by creating theoretical science. b. Nature was divine, and natural phenomena were invested with supernatural qualities. c. Natural phenomena were the result of God's handiwork. d. God was a part of nature and was thus affected by numerous natural forces like storms. In the history of the Hebrew people, the covenant has served to a. justify the exploitation and oppression of the weakest members of society. b. emphasize the unique relationship of God to the Israelites as a chosen people that had accepted God's moral code. c. emphasize the all-importance of the Hebrew nation over all other people. d. encourage the Hebrews to turn inward and take a very limited role in human affairs. The historical significance of Israelite law was that it a. demonstrated greater ethical awareness than other legal codes of the Near East. b. rejected protection of the widows, orphans, and slaves. c. embraced the idea that law should treat people differently depending on their wealth.