War & Peace Quiz

Question 1 of 10

According to Jewish law, when besieging a city the invading army must:

Walk around the city while blowing shofars
Allow the people inside to keep getting the animals they need for animal sacrifices
Leave one side of the city open so people may flee
Be sure to kill everyone inside, including all cattle and livestock

Question 2 of 10

What kind of war does the Talmud prohibit?

Question 3 of 10

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

Question 4 of 10

Which Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?

Question 5 of 10

How did the rabbis in the Mishnah categorize King David's wars of territorial expansion?

Question 6 of 10

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

Question 7 of 10

According to Rabbi Simeon ben Gamliel, what three things preserve the world?

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: In Judaism, peace is an eschatological dream, not a goal for the here-and-now.

Question 10 of 10

The Hebrew name for the Israeli army is

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