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Who won the battle at Masada?
The Romans won the battle at Masada.
How did Roman rule affect Jewish society?
Roman rule affected Jewish society in that, in spite of many great advances, they were still unhappy.
What is monotheism?
Monotheism is the belief in only one God.
Who was Abraham?
Abraham is the man to which the Hebrew Bible traces Jewish ancestry.
What lessons might the story of Ruth be used to teach?
The story of Ruth might be used to teach the lesson of devotion to family.
How are Hebrew teachings reflected in Western society today?
Hebrew teachings are reflected in Western society in their laws, rules, and behaviors.
How will you explain your belief in kindness?
Be able to tell me how you would explain your belief in kindness.
What effect do you think the burning of the Temple had on the Jews?
The burning of the Temple greatly upset the Jews because it was their holiest site and the center of Jewish religious life.
What name is given to the two most important Jewish holy days?
The name given to the two most important Jewish holy days are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. You can also answer this as the High Holy Days.
What event does Passover celebrate?
The Passover celebrates the events of the Exodus.
Why did Abraham leave Mesopotamia?
Abraham left Mesopotamia to move to the land that God promised the Israelites - Canaan.
Why did the Israelites unite under a king?
The Israelites united under a king so they could band together against the invading Philistines.
How did the defeat at Masada by the Romans affect Jewish history?
The defeat at Masada by the Romans affected Jewish history in that the Jew slowly scattered throughout the world, and two Jewish cultural traditions developed in Europe.
What happened during the Babylonian Captivity?
During the Babylonian Captivity the Chaldeans captured Jerusalem, destroyed Solomon’s Temple, and enslaved many Jews.
How did David and Solomon strengthen the kingdom of Israel?
David and Solomon strengthened the kingdom of Israel by having full support of the people, conquering enemies, and added land.
What are the main sacred texts of Judaism?
The main sacred texts of Judaism are the Torah, the Hebrew Bible and the commentaries.
What did the Dead Sea Scrolls contain?
The Dead Sea Scrolls contained prayers, commentaries, letters, and passages from the Hebrew Bible.
In the chart below, note the contributions of the four most important people.
Abraham - Hebrew ancestor
Moses - Led in the Exodus
David - Great king
Soloman - Wise king who built the temple
Ruth - Loyal to her family
Queen Ester - Great Queen
Deborah - Great judge
Miriam - Great spiritual leader
Saul - First king of Israel
What is the Jewish view of justice and righteousness?
The Jewish view of justice means kindness and fairness in dealing with other people. The Jewish view of righteousness refers to doing what is right proper even when others around you do not.
What are the most important beliefs of Judaism?
Among the most important beliefs in Judaism are belief in one God, education and study, commitment to justice and righteousness, and observance of religious and moral law.
Why was the Exodus a significant event in Israelite history?
The Exodus was a significant event in Israelite history because Moses led his people out of slavery in Egypt. The Israelites saw this as proof that God loves them.
How have Jewish ideas helped shape modern laws?
Jewish ideas have helped shape modern laws in that some modern laws are based on the laws set forth in the Ten Commandments and other Jewish teachings.