Key Figures
Who is considered the father of the Israelites?
Abraham
What is the belief in one God called?
Monotheism
What is the holy book of Judaism?
Torah
What is a covenant?
A special agreement or promise
In what region did the Israelites live?
Caanan
What agreement did Abraham make with God?
The Covenant
Judaism is a monotheistic or polytheistic religion?
Monotheistic
What are the first five books of the Torah also known as?
The Book of Moses
What does Exodus mean?
Departure or leaving
What country held the Israelites in slavery?
Egypt
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
How many gods do Jews believe in?
One
What set of laws is found in the Torah?
The Ten Commandments
What is a prophet?
A person who delivers messages from God
What event describes the Israelites leaving Egypt?
The Exodus
Who received the Ten Commandments from God?
Moses
What are the laws and teachings given by God meant to guide?
People's actions and behavior
What language was much of the Torah originally written in?
Hebrew
What is monotheism?
Belief in one God
After King Solomon died, the kingdom split into what two kingdoms?
Israel and Judea
What was the name of Abraham's grandson whose descendants became known as the Israelites?
Israel (Jacob)
What is one major belief Jews have about God?
God created and watches over the world.
What is the purpose of the Torah?
To teach God's laws and history of the Israelites
What are the Ten Commandments?
Ten laws given by God to Moses
Why is Jerusalem important to Judaism?
It is a holy city and center of Jewish worship