religion
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
Spread of Jews from their homeland
Who led the Lost Tribes?
Jacob's 12 sons led 12 tribes across Egypt
What is a phrophet?
Someone chosen to speak the word of God
What's the difference between Israelites, Canaanites, and Hebrews?
No difference
First Temple
Solomon’s Temple. Holy Temple of Jerusalem
What were some reasons for the Jewish Diaspora?
Invasion, Starvation, and Drought
Who is Yaweh?
The name Jews gave to God
What is a covenant?
A promise with God
Why did the Israelites originally leave Mesopotamia?
Invasion from Assyrians, polytheism
What was the major impact of Ancient Israel's spiritual beliefs?
influenced western culture, morality, ethics, & conduct
What was the Torah?
The Torah was the Jewish scripture/Christian Old Testament
Who were the Hebrews?
The chosen people, Abraham's descendants
What is an enclave?
Groups of people with similar religious beliefs
What two other monotheistic religions sprung from Judaic belief?
Islam and Christianity
What was the Exodus?
The escape and travel of the Israelites from Egypt
When was Judaism and Christianity was created?
Judaism started approx. 4,000 years old Christianity started approx. 2,000 years ago
Who eventually led them to freedom and back to the Promised Land?
Moses
What is a revelation?
A sign or signal of God
How have Jews faced persecution throughout history?
Nazis, Bablylonians, Spanish , Romans, Egyptians all persecuted Jews throughout history
What happened to the Jews who settled in Egypt under Ramses II?
They were enslaved & could not practice their religion
Where do Christians and Jews celebrate their religion?
Judaism worships in the Singagog and Christianity worships in a church
Who was David and why is he important to the Israelites?
He was son of King Solomon and strengthen Israel government, defeated Philistines and united Jews
What was Canaan?
The promised land that was promised for God's chosen people, the Hebrews
What are the 10 commandments? Why are they significant today?
Set of laws given by God to Moses, foundation of today laws.
Why is Jacob significant to Ancient Isreal?
Patriarch-Organized the Isrealities into 12 tribes