Ancient Israel 1
Who do the Israelites believe was the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Name a type of meat that was considered unclean and wasn't eaten by the Israelites.
pork or shellfish
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Name the two kingdoms that were split
Kingdom of Judah and Kingdom of Israel
On what mountain did God give Moses the 10 Commandments?
Mt. Sinai
Who invited the Israelites to relocate to Egypt?
Joseph
What caused the Israelites to leave Canaan and go to Egypt?
famine
What are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible called?
The Torah
What is the period of time when Jews were sent to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar?
Babylonian Exile
What does diaspora mean?
A period of time when Jewish people were exiled from their homeland.
Which king ordered the destruction of Jerusalem and the removal of the Israelites to Babylon?
Nebuchadnezzar
Who is often honored as the Israelites' greatest king?
David
_____________ is a holiday celebrated the day when the Israelites were freed from slavery in ancient Egypt.
Passover
What does the word Israel mean?
"One who struggles with God."
Solomon was known for what?
His wisdom and building a temple in Jerusalem.
How many sons did Jacob have?
Twelve
A list of rules on how to live daily life
Ten Commandments
Saul, David, Solomon