Nature & the Environment Quiz

Question 1 of 10

Which of these Jewish principles can be used as a guide when dealing with issues of genetic engineering?

Kilayim (mixed kinds)
Intermarriage
Shabbat
Shehita (kosher slaughtering)

Question 2 of 10

The following quote is attributed to what great Jewish thinker: "It is not only forbidden to destroy fruit-bearing trees but whoever breaks vessels, tears clothes, demolishes a building, stops up a fountain or wastes food, in a destructive way, offends against the law of 'thou shalt not destroy.'"

Maimonides
Abraham Joshua Heschel
Mordecai Kaplan
Joseph Caro

Question 3 of 10

True or false: The radical monotheism of biblical Israel led to a desacralized view of nature itself, making it not a realm of gods, but the Creation of God.

True
False

Question 4 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 5 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 6 of 10

Which Israelite tribe was not given agricultural land and essentially remained urban?

Reuven
Levi
Judah
Asher

Question 7 of 10

What is the Jewish attitude toward natural resources?

Exercise reverential care
Preserve so that they will be available for the apocalypse
Their destruction is part of God's plan to teach His people a lesson
Use them up because God will always provide more

Question 8 of 10

What kind of trees does the Torah prohibit cutting down during war?

Willow trees
Palm trees
Fruit trees
All trees

Question 9 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 10 of 10

True or false: Maimonides believed that animals were created solely for the purposes of humans.

True
False

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