Vocab
The journey where Moses led his people out of Egypt
Exodus
The man who is considered to be the father of the Hebrews and brought them to Canaan.
Abraham
Name the most SACRED text of Judaism
Torah
What is the name for the Hebrew religion?
Judaism
What are the 4 patriarchs of Judaism?
Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Joshua
What does Diaspora mean?
Sowing of seeds or dispersal. It was the scattering of the Jews out of Israel
This prophet led the Hebrews out of Egypt.
Moses
What covenant did Jews believe Abraham made with God?
They are the Chosen People and receive the Promised Land.
What did Moses receive on Mt. Sinai?
The 10 Commandments
What did the Babylonian Captivity lead to?
The emergence of rabbis
The Belief in only one God
Monotheism
Name 1 accomplishment of David.
Defeated Goliath, became king, made Jerusalem the capitol.
What does the Hanukkah holiday celebrate and remember?
Maccabees revolt against the Romans
What made Jews so different from other ancient religions?
monotheism
DAILY DOUBLE!! For 600 pts Name the special day once a week when the Jews are not supposed to work.
Sabbath
What is a synagogue?
Jewish house of worship
What is the word for " person who receives messages from God "
Prophet
Name the holiday that celebrates the Hebrews leaving Egypt to go back to the promise land.
Passover
What was Jacob's new name after wrestling with God?
Israel
What empire destroyed Solomon's Temple forever and exiled the Jews out of Israel.
Romans
Name for the religious teacher
Rabbi
He was the son of David and built a great temple in Jerusalem.
Solomon
What did the Temple of Jerusalem hold?
The Arc of the Covenant
What is the definition of a Covenant?
A promise with God.
What empire first conquers Israel?
Babylonians