War & Peace Quiz

How much do you know about the Jewish ethics and laws of combat?

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Peace is one of Judaism’s most revered concepts. And yet Jewish tradition assumes that war is inevitable. How much do you know about the Jewish ethics and laws of combat?

Question 1 of 10
Which of these sages refers to "obligatory war" as a positive commandment?
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 10
Which Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?
Question 5 of 10
The Hebrew name for the Israeli army is
Question 6 of 10
True or false: One who is waging an "obligatory war" is still commanded to fulfill all of his daily mitzvot.
Question 7 of 10
What kind of war does the Talmud prohibit?
Question 8 of 10
According to Deuteronomy, what must an Israelite army do prior to attacking an enemy?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: In Judaism, peace is an eschatological dream, not a goal for the here-and-now.
Question 10 of 10
Which of these wars started with Israeli pre-emptive attacks?
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