Religion
What is a Torah
Jewish Scripture/ Christian Old Testament
Why did the Israelites originally leave Mesopotamia?
Invasion from Assyrians, polytheism
What is the First Temple
Solomon’s Temple. Holy Temple of Jerusalem
Where did the name ‘Israelites’ originate?
Abraham’s grandson Jacob takes the name Israel meaning he who has wrestled with God
What were some of the reasons for the Jewish Diaspora
Invasion, starvation, drought
What is a Prophet
One who teaches God’s messages
Why is Abraham important to the Hebrew people?
Founder of Judaism, made covenant with God
What were the 12 Lost Tribes
Tribes led by the grandsons of Abraham after migration from Mesopotamia
What is the Promised Land? How did the name originally come to be?
Land promised to Abraham & his followers by God in exchange for worshiping only Him.
What are the 10 Commandments? Why are they significant today?
Set of Laws given by God to Moses. They are the moral foundation of today's laws
What is Judaism
Monotheistic Religion founded by Abraham
How have the Jews faced persecution throughout history?
Nazis, Babylonians, Spanish, Romans, Egyptians all persecuted/enslaved/killed Jews throughout history
What is Yahweh
Jewish name for God
What's the difference between Israelites, Canaanites, and Hebrews?
They are all the same name for the Jewish people however they are from different periods of Judaic history
What is an enclave?
Tight knit groupings of people with similar ethnic/religious beliefs
What were the Hebrews
People of Ancient Israel, migrated from Mesopotamia and settled in Palestine
What two other monotheistic religions sprung from Judaic beliefs?
Islam & Christianity
Who was David and why is he important to the Israelites?
United the Israelites, strengthened Israel government, defeated Philistines & United Jews
Why is Jacob significant to Ancient Israel?
Patriarch - Organized the Israelites into 12 Tribes
Why did the Jewish people settle in enclaves after the diaspora?
They were able to keep practicing their religious beliefs
What was Canaan
The Promised Land, Homeland of the Israelites
Approximately how old is Judaism? How do we know this?
Approx. 4000 years old. The Old Testament - Jesus Christ’s birth marks the start of AD
What is a covenant?
A promise to God
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
Spread of Jews from their homeland
What happened to the Jews who settled in Egypt under Ramses II?
They were enslaved & could not practice their religion