Word Play
Hebrew Heroes
Is-raeli good
Random stuff
100
What does monotheism mean?
A belief in one god.
100
God gave these to Moses as he stood atop Mount Sinai
The Ten Commandments
100
When talking about years, what does B.C. stand for/mean - Before _____?
Before Christ
100
How many states are in the United States of America?
50
200
What is a prophet?
a spiritual leader who was thought to have a special ability to interpret God’s word.
200
Moses led his people out of Egypt ('The Exodus'). What occupation were the Israelites escaping from?
Slavery
200
What was the name of this Israelite leader/prophet?
Moses
200
Name the modern country.
Israel
300
The words Judaism and Jews come from the name of which kingdom?
Judah
300
Name this holy shrine of Judaism.
Western Wall.
300
Solomon's temple was made out of stone, wood, and which precious metal?
Gold.
300
What is my middle name?
Bruce
400
What type of place is a synagogue?
A place for Jewish prayer and worship.
400
King David (pictured) was the 2nd king of the Israelites, but who was the 3rd?
King Solomon (his son).
400
Who told Abraham to go to Canaan?
God.
400
Which countries make up the United Kingdom (U.K.)?
Scotland, England, Wales, & Northern Ireland
500
What is a Menorah?
see p. 67
500
What was the name of the small fighting force that defeated the Syrian army, leading to the recapturing of Jerusalem in 164 B.C?
The Maccabees.
500
According to the map, where is Jerusalem?
Judah.
500
Which dynasty (朝代 ) unified the 7 kingdoms in 221 B.C?
Qin