Judaism basic
What what is the holy book of Judaism called?
The Torah
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What river was essential to Egypt Egyptian civilization
Nile river
What does BC stand for?
Before Christ
What sea did Moses part from the Israelites to cross?
The Red Sea
Who is considered the father of Jewish people?
Abraham
What mountain did Moses receive the 10 Commandments on?
Mount Sinai
What is a pharaoh?
A ruler of ancient Egypt
What does a D stand for?
anno domini
What is one of the 10 Commandments
God shall not have no other gods before me
You should not make for yourself an idol
You shall not miss the name of the Lord your God
Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy
I know your father and your mother
You shall not murder
You should not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
What city became the capital of Israel and the King David
Jerusalem
What city became the capital of Israel under the king David?
Jerusalem
What did Egyptians build as tombs for their pharaoh?
Pyramid
which comes first on a timeline, 500 BC or 300 BC ?
500 BC
Which desert did the Israelites wander through for 40 years?
Sinai desert
What major event makes the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt
The Exodus
What was King Solomon known for building?
The first temple
What was the Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphs
If an event happened in 50 A.D. and one on 150 A.D., what happened first
50 A.D. D
What were Egyptian gods often connected to?
Nature or animals
What's modern holiday celebrate freedom from Egypt
The Passover
What was the covenant between God and the Israelites?
A sacred agreement to follow God's law.
What did Egyptians believe happened after death?
The soul traveled to the afterlife
What term is now used instead of BC or AD
BCE/BC: before common era; CE: common era
What year is considered the approximate start of AD?
The birth of Jesus.