Question

how did judaism differ from other faiths of the same time period?
○ it was based on ancient egyptian beliefs.
○ it focused on monotheism instead of polytheism.
○ it contrasted traditional christian beliefs.
○ it placed one god higher than other deities.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Judaism was not based on ancient Egyptian beliefs; Egyptian faiths were polytheistic and different, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: During the time period when many faiths (like those of Mesopotamia, Egypt) were polytheistic, Judaism was monotheistic (believing in one God), so this is correct.
• Option 3: Judaism predates traditional Christian beliefs, so contrasting with them is not relevant to its difference from same - time - period faiths.
• Option 4: Judaism is monotheistic, not henotheistic (placing one god higher while acknowledging others), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. It focused on monotheism instead of polytheism.