Important people
According to scripture, this was the prophet who led the Israelites into Canaan.
Who is Abraham?
Meaning "fit or proper"... Jewish dietary law
What is Kosher?
According to Jewish scripture, Jews should observe this day rest.
What is the Sabbath?
The first book of the Hebrew Bible
What is Genesis?
The Israelites left this city to avoid famine and starvation. They would later have to return.
What is Canaan?
According to scripture, this prophet led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery. He also helped bring upon several curses in Egypt!
Who is Moses?
This was the type of religion Judaism was... meaning "one god".
What is monotheistic (monotheism)?
This Jewish holiday celebrates the promise from God to protect the Israelites from the 10th plague of Egypt by spreading lamb's blood over their doorways.
What is Passover?
This book of the Bible tells the story of the Israelites exiting Egypt.
What is Exodus?
The Israelites had to escape from this country because of the years of hard labor and slavery they were forced into:
What is Egypt?
This Israelite was the father of 12 sons, each of which became a leader of the 12 tribes... one of his names is actually Israel!
Who is Jacob?
Something the Israelites made with God, according to scripture... an agreement.
What is a covenant?
According to scripture, Jews can live an honorable life serving God if they follow this set of rules carved onto stone tablets... given to Moses on Mt. Sinai.
What are the 10 Commandments?
This is the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible:
What is the Torah?
The Israelites had to defeat these two groups of people in order to return home: (must name both for points)
Who were the Canaanites and Philistines?
This King was the wise king, according to Jewish scripture... wise enough to prevent a baby from being cut in half!
Who was King Solomon?
A new type of farming that the Israelites used to grow crops... it implements steps so water flows downward.
What is terrace-farming?
According to certain dietary laws, practicing Jews are not allowed to eat certain types of meat, including shellfish, birds of prey, and this type of 4 legged farm animal:
What is pig (pork)?
There are this many books in the Hebrew Bible:
What is 24?
This nation invaded the Persians and the Israelites and allowed them to return home... this country was also led by Alexander the Great.
What is Greece?
This Goliath-slayer was considered to be the Israelites most important king. He also helped them to defeat the Philistines.
Who is King David?
Meaning "dispersed", this term is used to describe groups of Jews living outside the homeland.
What is Diaspora?
This Jewish holiday celebrates the rebuilding of the Second Temple of Jerusalem and lasts 8 days.
What is Hanukkah?
Jews refer to their God by this name in scripture:
Who is YHWH (pronounced Yah-Wey)?
This country invaded the Israelites and exiled them from Jerusalem... led by King Nebuchadnezzar.
What is the Neo-Babylonian Empire?