The Israelites 1
flat land carved into a hillside for farming
terrace
Judaism played a part in the development of these religions
Christianity and Islam
In 722 B.C., this people invaded Israel and forced some of the Israelites to resettle in their own empire.
Assyrians
forcefully removed from one's homeland
exile
Groups of Jews living outside their homeland were known as the
Diaspora
The man that God told to move to Canaan because it's the promised land.
Abraham
Where did Jews worship during the Babylonian exile?
in synagogues
Which Jewish group led a revolt against the Romans in the 60s C.E.?
the Zealots
a teacher who spreads the word of God
prophets
David and his army defeated the Greeks. True or false
False
This group developed a mixed culture while living among the Israelites in Israel
Samaritans
Why is there a Jewish Diaspora?
The Jews were repeatedly kicked out of Judah.
formed the basic moral rules for many nations
the Ten Commandments
According to the Hebrew Bible, this man led the Israelites out of Egypt
Moses
period of time when the Judeans were sent to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar
Babylonian Exile
This rabbi founded a school in the town of Yavneh to teach the Torah, after he persuaded the Romans to spare the city.
Yohanan Ben Zaccai
wise saying
proverb
The Hebrew Bible says that King Solomon taxed his people heavily to
build great buildings
name given to Judaea by the Romans; refers to the Philistines
Palestine
Sort these selected events in the order they happened.
1. Judeans living in Babylon become known as Jews.
2. Many Jews return to Judah.
3. People from Judah are exiled to Babylon.
4. The Persians defeat the Chaldeans.
5. The Second Temple is constructed.
3. People from Judah are exiled to Babylon.
1. Judeans living in Babylon become known as Jews.
4. The Persians defeat the Chaldeans.
2. Many Jews return to Judah.
5. The Second Temple is constructed.