Vocabulary
Israelite Leaders
According to the Hebrew Bible
Plagues, Prophets, and Commandments
Prophecy
100
A belief in one god
What is monotheism
100
The person from whom the Israelites believed they were descended
Who is Abraham?
100
This means "one who struggles with God"
What is Israel?
100
It's directives include: honor your parents, don't steal, and don't kill
What are the 10 commandments?
100
After some Israelites began following this group's religion, the 12 tribes called for a king to unite them
Who were the Philistines?
200
An agreement or promise
What is a covenant?
200
He fought the battle that recaptured Jericho
Who is Joshua?
200
He went to the top of Mt. Sinai and returned with the 10 Commandments
Who is Moses?
200
This is the meaning of the commandment that says "Do not covet."
What is "do not be greedy or selfish"?
200
This group kept the Israelites in captivity to build the Pharaoh's pyramids
Who were the Egyptians?
300
A person through whom God speaks
What is a prophet?
300
He was the first king of Israel
Who is King Saul?
300
He killed the giant, Goliath
Who is David?
300
Lice, pestilence, and locusts are three of these
What are the 10 Plagues?
300
This was one of two groups who wanted control over Israel's trade routes
Who were the Assyrians or Chaldeans?
400
A teacher of the Torah
What is a rabbi?
400
With God's help he parted the Red Sea
Who is Moses?
400
This city's walls fell after the Israelites "gave a great shout" on the 7th day
What is Jericho?
400
Elijah, Ezekiel, and Micah are three
What are prophets?
400
Their king, Cyrus, allowed the Jews to return to Judah
Who are the Persians?
500
The scattering of the Jews outside of Israel
What is the Diaspora?
500
He caused the 10 northern tribes to split from the kingdom
Who is King Solomon?
500
In modern day, it is found in parts of Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan
Where is the former Ancient Israelite kingdom of Canaan found?
500
Each household without lamb's blood over the door would lose a first born son during this plague
What is the 10th plague, or the plague of the first born?
500
He brought Greek culture to the Jews
Who is Alexander the Great?
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