6 SS Ch. 2 L. 5-6 Test Review

Pinky Promise

100

Judaism is 1st religion based on _____ _____.

One god

200

What is the Torah?

First 5 books of Hebrew bible

300

Why did the Israelites call Canaan the promised land?

God told Abraham:

• The land belongs to Abraham’s descendants

400

Jacob had 12 sons. Each became 1 of the 12 tribes knowns as the _______ .

Israelites

500

What does the last chapter of Genesis describe?

- Famine in Canaan (lack of food)

- Jacob’s family moved to Egypt (plenty of grain)

LET MY PEOPLE GO!

100

Why did the pharaoh enslave the Israelites?

He distrusted them.

200

What did God instruct Moses to do in Egypt?

Rescue his people by leading them out of Egypt 

300

Why did the pharaoh eventually let the Israelites leave Egypt?

God punished Egypt (with terrible hardships)

• Example: Death of every firstborn son

400

What was the Israelites escape from slavery called?

Exodus

500

What did God give Moses at Mount Sinai?

The Torah, which includes:

• Foundation of Judaism

• Laws (10 Commandments)

The Big Three

100

Who became the Israelite leader after Moses died?

(Deputy) Joshua

200

The Hebrew Bible is divided in how many sections?

3

300

What are the three sections of the Hebrew Bible?

1) Torah

2) Prophets

3) Writing

400

What are prophets?

- Messenger chosen by God (to spread truth)

- Reminded people to: obey God’s laws

500

What does the Book of Joshua include? (2)

- Arrival at the Promised Land

- Creation of the Israel Kingdom

Not Rabies

100

What does the "Writings" section of the Hebrew Bible include?

- Literature like Psalms

       - Poems/songs praising God

200

What is included in the Book of Proverbs? (3)

- Advice for the youth

- Heroes (Esther, Ruth, Job)

- Chronicles = Early Jewish history

300

What does the commentaries on the Bible teach?

Ethics (right and wrong)

400

What is a rabbi? What is their job?

Religious teacher

- Job: Interpret laws

500

What language is the Hebrew Bible written in?

Hebrew

This Doesn't Define Me

100

What is in the Talmud?

Commentaries on the Hebrew Bible and Jewish law

200

Define Ethical monotheism.

One god gives ethical rules to follow

300

Define righteousness.

Live ethically by God’s laws

400

Describe the Sabbath.

- Weekly day of rest

- Saturdays

- No work

500

Describe the differences between men and women in ancient Judaism society.

Men: most power

Women: rarely owned property

• But had the right to:

  • Buy/sell land

  • Choose who they marry

  • Take cases to court