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War & Peace Quiz

How much do you know about the Jewish ethics and laws of combat?

Peace is one of Judaism’s most revered concepts. And yet Jewish tradition assumes that war is inevitable. How much do you know about the Jewish ethics and laws of combat?

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Question 1 of 10
The Talmud explicitly prohibits the waging of war in a situation where the casualty rate exceeds what percent of the population?
Question 2 of 10
In 1967 Israel fought a war that was
Question 3 of 10
Which of these wars started with Israeli pre-emptive attacks?
Question 4 of 10
True or false: In Judaism, peace is an eschatological dream, not a goal for the here-and-now.
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following people was an Israeli prisoner of war in Gaza?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these prayers concludes with an appeal for peace?
Question 7 of 10
In the Mishnah, the rabbis describe a category of "commanded wars" that are to be fought against whom?
Question 8 of 10
According to the Torah, what did Amalek do to deserve the scorn of the Israelites?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: A great deal of Jewish law focuses on the issue of attacking non-combatants.
Question 10 of 10
According to Jewish law, when besieging a city the invading army must:

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