Geography
This large body of saltwater borders ancient Israel to the west and supported trade and travel.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This region, also known as the “land between two rivers,” is where the Israelites first lived before moving.
What is Mesopotamia?
This belief in one God is a central idea in Judaism.
What is monotheism?
This man was the first king of Israel and helped unite the tribes under one ruler.
Who is Saul?
This empire conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and forced many Israelites into exile.
What is the Assyrian Empire?
This river flows through ancient Israel and was important for water, farming, and travel.
What is the Jordan River?
The Israelites left this city, located in Mesopotamia, when Abraham was called to move to a new land.
What is Ur of the Chaldees?
This key figure is considered the “father” of Judaism and made a covenant with God.
Who is Abraham?
This king made Jerusalem the capital city of Israel.
Who is David?
This empire conquered Judah, destroyed Jerusalem, and forced the Jewish people into captivity.
What is the Babylonian Empire?
This city became the capital of ancient Israel under King David and is still important today.
What is Jerusalem?
The Israelites moved to this land, later called Israel, because they believed it was promised to them ( the Promised Land).
What is Canaan?
This leader guided the Israelites out of Egypt and received laws from God.
Who is Moses?
This king, known for his wisdom, built the first temple in Jerusalem.
Who is Solomon?
This term describes when people are forced to leave their homeland and live in another place.
What is exile?
This body of water is one of the saltiest in the world and is located near ancient Israel.
What is the Dead Sea?
The Israelites traveled to this country during a famine (starvation) in Canaan in search of food and survival.
Hint: The Israelites were enslaves in this country.
What is Egypt?
These ten laws, given to Moses, outline moral rules and responsibilities for followers of Judaism.
What are the Ten Commandments?
This city became the political and religious center of Israel after being chosen as the capital.
What is Jerusalem?
This empire allowed the Jewish people to return to their homeland after years of captivity.
What is the Persian Empire?
This triangular piece of land connects Africa and Asia and was crossed by the Israelites during their journey from Egypt.
What is the Sinai Peninsula?
The Israelites left Egypt and returned to Canaan in this major event led by Moses.
What is the Exodus?
This collection of sacred texts, including the Torah, is the holy book of Judaism.
What is the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible)?
These three kings are important because they helped establish a united kingdom and strengthen Israel’s government and religion.
Who are Saul, David, and Solomon?
This ruler of the Persian Empire allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple after the Babylonian exile.
Who is Cyrus the Great?