Question

How did the religious beliefs of the ancient Israelites differ from those of other nearby peoples? (1 point) Responses The Israelites believed in many gods, while other peoples believed in only one God. The Israelites believed in many gods, while other peoples believed in only one God. The Israelites believed in only one God, while other peoples believed in many gods. The Israelites believed in only one God, while other peoples believed in many gods. The Israelites had written records of their religious beliefs, while other peoples did not. The Israelites had written records of their religious beliefs, while other peoples did not. The Israelites believed in an all-knowing, all-powerful God, while other peoples’ gods shared power.

Answer 1

The correct response is: "The Israelites believed in only one God, while other peoples believed in many gods."

The ancient Israelites practiced monotheism, worshiping a single, all-powerful God, while many neighboring cultures were polytheistic, believing in and worshiping multiple gods.