Moses and the Commandments

In this lesson, we will learn about Moses and receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. We will also learn about the concept of 613 Mitzvot (commandments) and how this might look in some Jewish people's lives today.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.How many plagues took place before Pharoah let the Jewish people leave Egypt?

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Q2.What does the word 'covenant' mean?

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Q3.What Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus from Egypt?

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Q4.Why did Moses flee Egypt?

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Q5.What happened at the Burning Bush?

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Q6.Many Jews believe that Moses was a special prophet because:

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.How many plagues took place before Pharoah let the Jewish people leave Egypt?

1/6

Q2.What does the word 'covenant' mean?

2/6

Q3.What Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus from Egypt?

3/6

Q4.Why did Moses flee Egypt?

4/6

Q5.What happened at the Burning Bush?

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Q6.Many Jews believe that Moses was a special prophet because:

6/6

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Moses and the Commandments

Great job so far! Now it is time to shine! Let's see how much you can remember from your work today. This quiz will have a few questions that will recap the most important concepts of your learning. The most important thing is that you try! The questions will give you feedback if you get the question wrong.

Q1.What does the word Mitzvah mean?

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Q2.Jewish people believe that there are ________ commandments.

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Q3.The fifth commandment says to honour:

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Q4.What Jewish holiday celebrates the receiving of the Torah?

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Q5.An Orthodox Jewish belief about the Torah is:

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Q6.True or False: All 613 Commandments are about how a Jewish person is meant to behave towards God

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Moses and the Commandments

Great job so far! Now it is time to shine! Let's see how much you can remember from your work today. This quiz will have a few questions that will recap the most important concepts of your learning. The most important thing is that you try! The questions will give you feedback if you get the question wrong.

Q1.What does the word Mitzvah mean?

1/6

Q2.Jewish people believe that there are ________ commandments.

2/6

Q3.The fifth commandment says to honour:

3/6

Q4.What Jewish holiday celebrates the receiving of the Torah?

4/6

Q5.An Orthodox Jewish belief about the Torah is:

5/6

Q6.True or False: All 613 Commandments are about how a Jewish person is meant to behave towards God

6/6

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