Beginnings
The Israelite Kingdom
Development of Judaism
Jews in the Mediterranean World
Vocabulary
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Who is known as the first Israelite?
Abraham
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Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
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What are the three parts of the Hebrew Bible?
The Torah, the Writings and Prophets
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How long were the Jews under Persian rule?
200 years
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What is a prophet?
A messenger sent by God to share God's word with people
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Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
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Who is known as the greatest king of Israel?
David
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Give one example of how religion shaped the Jewish way of life.
Jewish family stressed education. Families would study the Torah and Jewish history.
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Who was Judas Maccabeus?
A Jewish priest led the fight against Seleucid rule.
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What is a synagogue?
Jewish house of worship
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What are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible known as?
The Torah
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Why did the Israelites turn against Solomon?
They did not like working on his building projects or paying the high taxes.
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Is pork kosher or not kosher?
Not Kosher
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What were the names of the four groups of Jews formed under Roman Rule?
Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes and Zealots
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What is monotheism?
Belief in only one god
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Give one example that shows how the Ten Commandments are still useful in today’s society.
Many laws are based on parts of the Ten Commandments. Social Justice. Feeling of Community. Laws should be equal.
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What two nations were created from the twelve tribes of Israel?
Judah and Israel
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What was the effect of the Persians not allowing the Jews to have a government or a king?
Jews depended on religious leaders-the temple priests and scribes.
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How did rabbis help Judaism survive after the Roman conquest?
The rabbis taught and explained the Torah. They provided moral guidance-accepted notions of right and wrong-to the people.
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What does kosher mean?
Prepared according to Jewish dietary laws
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Who was the father of the 12 sons who became leaders of the Twelve Tribes of Israel?
Jacob
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What nation conquered Judah?
Chaldeans
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What important beliefs are explained in the Hebrew Bible’s story of Daniel?
Shows how Jews believe that God will rescue them.
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Why do people still come to pray at the Western Wall?
Morn for the loss of the temple, celebrate weddings and bar mitzvahs
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What does Diaspora mean?
The groups of Jews living outside of the Jewish homeland.
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