War & Peace Quiz

Question 1 of 10

True or false: One who is waging an "obligatory war" is still commanded to fulfill all of his daily mitzvot.

Question 2 of 10

True or false: In Judaism, peace is an eschatological dream, not a goal for the here-and-now.

Question 3 of 10

True or False: According to Jewish law, communal self-defense and personal self-defense are the same thing, with the same rules.

Question 4 of 10

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

Question 5 of 10

Which Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?

Question 6 of 10

In 1967 Israel fought a war that was

Question 7 of 10

The Hebrew word shalom means "hello" and "goodbye" and what else?

Question 8 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

Question 9 of 10

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

Question 10 of 10

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

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