Judaism
What is Jewish Diaspora?
When the Jewish homeland was destroyed, and Jewish people fled
Why did Phoenicia have colonies in Africa?
For trade
Mesopotamia was between two rivers. Which ones?
Tigris and Euphrates
What was the world's first civilization?
Sumer
Why were priests important to Sumerians?
They thought priests were the only ones that could talk to god so their city would prosper
Why was Judaism different from other religions?
It said there was one god who gave laws about right or wrong
What did Greece copy from the Phoenicians?
The writing system, weights, and measurements
Mesopotamia was called the "cradle of civilization" because ____ and _____.
Flooding of the rivers. Irrigation methods.
Zoroastrianism
Why did the Assyrian empire divide themselves into 70 provinces?
To keep control of far away lands
How did Diaspora change the way Jewish people worshiped God?
They went to a lot more synagogues
How did Phoenicians' trade expand their civilization?
They sailed to a lot of places and created settlements and colonies.
What is Chuy's favorite color?
Green
What was the main thing people who believed in zoroastrianism believed?
Why did Darius stay in control so long?
He gave smaller leaders more control and built roads
How did Judaism affect the modern world?
Judaism emphasizes individual respect and responsibility. This connects to societies caring about the individual rather than about one’s class or wealth. Judaism also emphasizes equality before the law, which is an important part of modern democracies.
Why did Phoenicia have colonies in Africa?
For trade
What instruments does Chuy play?
Guitar and saxophone
How does the Talmud show that studying Jewish sacred writings is an important part of Judaism?
It shows why the laws of Judaism should be followed and tells people what could happen if they follow those laws.
What is Cuneiform?
Cuneiform used wedge-shaped symbols pressed into clay to represent words and phrases.
What is the talmud?
A book that tells people what the laws of Judaism are and why they should be followed. It **ALSO** commented on Moses’s teaching.
What is one thing that everyone loves about Chuy?
He's so funny, smart, and cool
What sport did Chuy play in high school?
football
He was born that way. He can't help it.
Why did Israelites consider Canaan to be the promised land?
They believed God made a deal with Abraham that Canaan would belong to his descendants