War & Peace Quiz

Question 1 of 10

According to Deuteronomy, what are the Israelites supposed to do if the seven nations of Canaan do not accept the terms of peace offered to them?

Question 2 of 10

What is Maimonides' principle for how to lay siege on a city?

Provide food and water for its inhabitants
Surround it on only three out of four sides, so civilians who wish to flee may do so
Kill anyone who tries to escape
Cut down all fruit-bearing trees in the area

Question 3 of 10

The Hebrew word shalom means "hello" and "goodbye" and what else?

Question 4 of 10

According to the Talmud, what kind of consultations must be completed before a discretionary war of expansion?

Question 5 of 10

In 1967 Israel fought a war that was

Question 6 of 10

Which of the following people was an Israeli prisoner of war in Gaza?

Question 7 of 10

True or false: A great deal of Jewish law focuses on the issue of attacking non-combatants.

Question 8 of 10

True or false: According to Jewish law, it is permitted to threaten to use prohibited force against an enemy in order to deter an actual war.

Question 9 of 10

When did the Israeli Supreme Court outlaw torture?

Question 10 of 10

True or False: Some German Jews fought for the Germans in World War I.

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