War & Peace Quiz

Question 1 of 10

According to the Book of Samuel, the commandment to erase the nation of Amalek extends to

Question 2 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 3 of 10

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

Question 4 of 10

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

Question 5 of 10

According to Deuteronomy, what must an Israelite army do prior to attacking an enemy?

Question 6 of 10

Which of these sages refers to "obligatory war" as a positive commandment?

Question 7 of 10

Complete this quote from the Talmud: "If someone comes to kill you_________"

Question 8 of 10

What kind of war does the Talmud prohibit?

Question 9 of 10

How many times has Israel been in a war with Iran?

Question 10 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

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