Geography
What was the name of the sea located west of Ancient Israel?
The Mediterranean sea
What book did the Ancient Jewish people collect their holy writings in?
The Tannak(Hebrew bible)
Define Nomadic.
Moving around often in search of food;not settling in one place.
Who did David defeat?
David defeated the giant goliath.
What item did David use to defeat the giant Goliath.
A slingshot and rock.
Over time where did the Israelites settle?
The Israelites settled in Canaan
What symbol/shape is very significant to the Jewish religion?
The Star of David
Define Psalms.
A sacred song or poem.
Who was Nebuchadnezzar?
Nebuchadnezzar was the babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem.
How did Moses react in "The Prince of Egypt" when he found out he wasn't a prince?
He was in denial and he was shocked.
Ancient Israel was part of a larger historic region. What was this region called?
The Levant
What were Jewish dietary laws called?
Kosher
Define sabbath.
Day of rest and worship observed by members of a religious group.
Who was David's son?
What sea did Moses part?
The Red Sea
What city became the center of Jewish culture?
Jerusalem
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam religions are all called BLANK religions?
Abrahamic Religions
Define diaspora.
The migration of people to different areas outside their homeland; the members of a group living outside the groups homeland or place or origin.
What book of the bible was David known for writing?
Proverbs.
Name one of the ten commandments?
Check with your teacher if you got this right!
Name 3 natural resources that can be found in Ancient Israel?
Jordan river, The seven spices, and agriculture provided grapes and olives.
What was Gods covenant to Abraham?
If Abraham remained faithful to God and only him, God promised to protect him and his descendents.
Define Stela. Hint* This was in the book only not in your vocab notes.
A tall stone or wooden slab inscribed with words or designs
Who was the woman who pulled Moses out of the nile river?
The Pharaoh's daughter.
Name 3 Gods mentioned in the song in the ''Prince Of Egypt''?
Ra,Hospet,Nut,Mut,Sokar,Ptah,Sobeck, Anubis, Horus.