Vocabulary
What is a rabbi?
a spiritual leader
Which city is the religious center of Judaism?
The Israelites chose a king to lead them in war against which group of people?
Phillistines
Which of the following statements is NOT true of Judaism?
Animals for food must be killed humanely
Judaism promotes social justice, equality, and the holiness of human life
The Sabbath is a day of work
Wives are considered to be the heart of the family
The Sabbath is a day of work
What emblem became a symbol of Judaism and modern Israel?
the Star of David
What are kosher foods?
foods specially prepared according to Jewish dietary laws
What is the term for a religion based on the worship of a single God?
monotheism
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
What set Hebrews apart from other ancient people?
They worshipped a single God
The northern tribes resented the taxes from Solomon's building projects
extended family units
What is the location of Canaan?
the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea
Which empire defeated the northern kingdom of Israel?
Assyrian
What describes the earliest political organization of Israel after the Hebrews returned to Canaan from Egypt?
Israel was a loose confederation of tribes governed by judges
When was the Hebrew Bible finalized?
after the return to Judah from Babylonia
What is a confederation?
group of allies
According to the Hebrew Bible, who was chosen by God to lead the Exodus from Egypt?
Moses
Which leader encouraged the Jewish people to return to their homeland?
Cyrus the Great
According to the Hebrew Bible, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?
Mount Sinai
Which action taken by a Selucid king outraged the Jews?
He dedicated the Second Temple to Zeus
What is a covenant?
a religious agreement
Who led the Israelites to victory in the Battle of Tabor?
Deborah
Which event refers to the migration of Jews around the world?
the Diaspora
The twelve tribes of Israel were descended from which man?
Jacob
What likely caused the port of Caeserea to be destroyed?
a tsunami