Vocabulary
Belief in one God
Monotheism
This is the term for "God's Messenger."
A Prophet
Who was the first king of the Israelites?
King Saul
According to Jewish tradition, this is the day of rest and worship
The Sabbath Day
This is the term for the Jews living outside of the Jewish homeland.
Diaspora
Sacred song or poem used in worship
Psalm
Which civilization did the Israelites flee from slavery?
The Egyptians
This king defeated the Philistine warrior, Goliath, and built the kingdom of Jerusalem.
King David
This is the first book of the Torah.
Genesis
Alexander the Great
A wise saying
Proverb
This was the land that was promised to the Israelites
The Land of Canaan
This Chaldean king forced many Israelites to leave Jerusalem and live in Babylon.
King Neb.
BONUS 100 Points!
Say his full name correctly!
This is the term that means "prepared according to Jewish dietary law."
Kosher
What is the role of a Rabbi?
Jewish house of worship
Synagogue
TRUE or FALSE:
Judaism played a part in the development of Christianity and Islam.
True
This king was known for his wisdom. He is believed to be the author of many proverbs.
King Solomon
This is a holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt
Passover
Which empire renames Judaea Palestine as a punishment after crushing a Jewish Revolt?
The Romans
The Torah
Name three of the Ten Commandments listed in the book?
1. Do not worship any God but me
2. Do not... bow down and worship idols
3. Do not misuse my name
4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy
5. Honor your father and your mother
6. Do not murder
7. Be faithful in marriage
8. Do not steal
9. Do not testify falsely about others (tell lies)
10. Do not want anything that belongs to someone else.
Which two groups of people mixed to form the Samaritan culture?
The Israelites and the Assyrians
What are the three parts to the Hebrew Bible?
The Torah, The Prophets, and the Writings
Who established a school for teaching the Torah at Yavneh?
Ben Zaccai