Question

Read the text describing a person living in the first century BCE and complete the statement.

In the first century BCE, Emet lived in Southwest Asia. His people were conquered by a people who demanded to put up profane1 images in the Temple, offending the only true god. The conquerors still worshipped many false gods, carrying their images and idols with them. In his heart, Emet believed that the one true god would return control of the land to his people.

1profane: not sacred

Based on the text, it can be concluded that Emet was a Query 1
and the people who conquered Emet's people were Query 2
.


Query 1 choices monotheist or polytheist
Query 2 choices monotheist or polytheist

Answer 1

Query 1: monotheist
Query 2: polytheist

Reason: Emet believed in one true God; the conquerors worshipped many gods and carried idols.