War & Peace Quiz

Question 1 of 10

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

Question 2 of 10

According to the Torah, which is these people is NOT qualified for an exemption from battle?

Question 3 of 10

According to the Torah, what did Amalek do to deserve the scorn of the Israelites?

Question 4 of 10

In 1967 Israel fought a war that was

Question 5 of 10

What kind of war does the Talmud prohibit?

Question 6 of 10

In the Mishnah, the rabbis describe a category of "commanded wars" that are to be fought against whom?

Question 7 of 10

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

Question 8 of 10

Which of these wars started with Israeli pre-emptive attacks?

Question 9 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 10 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

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