Nature & the Environment Quiz

Question 1 of 10

What is the traditional Jewish theological understanding of humanity’s relationship with the earth?

The heavens are for God and the earth was set aside for humanity, so we can do with it whatever we want
God gives careful instructions about what parts of the environment we are free to do with as we wish, and which are to be dedicated to His glory
To the extent that the forces of nature can be harnessed, it is the job of humanity to be the stewards of the world, and to act on behalf of God
Each person's relationship to the environment is determined by God, and it is each person's responsibility to seek out the appropriate balance

Question 2 of 10

Baal tashhit or "do not destroy," is a concept based on the biblical injunction not to destroy fruit-bearing trees. The rabbis extend it to include what else?

Excessive waste
Causing pollution
Mandated vegetarianism
Eating local food

Question 3 of 10

Which of these statements about shehita (the process of kosher slaughtering) is true?

Jewish law wants the butcher to look in the eyes of the animals before he or she kills it
Shehita is generally understood to cause less suffering to the animal than modes of slaughter that do not guarantee immediate death
It is the cleanest and most efficient method of killing an animal
The violence is quick and brutal, which is what is mandated by King David in the Book of Samuel

Question 4 of 10

How do many Israelis deal with the challenges of the shemitah (sabbatical) year?

They sell the land of Israel to a gentile
They bring in produce from farms in Turkey
They eat only canned produce imported from other countries
They eat produce without saying a blessing over it

Question 5 of 10

Where in the Bible is the commandment to tend to and till the world?

In Genesis, at the beginning of the Torah
In Exodus, when the Israelites are freed from slavery
In Deuteronomy, just before the people enter the Land of Israel
In Isaiah, when the prophet decries humanity's actions

Question 6 of 10

The ancient compilation known as Perek Shirah (Chapter of Song), is based on what idea?

Singing is the way to get closest to God
Each animal species sings its own particular hymn to God
Forests are places full of natural songs to God
Bird songs are the most organic prayers

Question 7 of 10

Where does Jewish environmental education take place?

At home
In Hebrew schools and day schools
At synagogue
All of the above

Question 8 of 10

According to Genesis 1, what did God create on the sixth day?

Animals
Humans
Trees
Both a & b

Question 9 of 10

Saadiah Gaon provided three possible reasons as to why God created animals. Which of these reasons is NOT one of his explanations.

God willed it and it is not for humans to question God's will
God created animals as a backup plan in case humans destroyed the earth
God created animals to help reveal Gods vast wisdom to humans
God created animals for human benefit

Question 10 of 10

According to the 13th Century Seder Hahinukh, righteous people should grieve when what seed is wasted?

Mustard
Apple
Dill
Pumpkin

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