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
They tell the Israelites how to behave
What does Diaspora mean?
This prophet led the Hebrews out of Egypt.
Moses
What covenant did Jews believe Abraham made with God?
Something like: The promised land would belong to Abraham and his descendants and in return, Abraham would be faithful and believe in him, the one and only God.
Give 3 examples of the 10 Commandments/
Do not worship any other gods, do not make any idols, do not misuse God's name, keep the sabbath holy, honour your parents, do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not lie, do not covet.
Why was Moses important?
He saved the Hebrews from slavery and found the tablet with the 10 commandments on Mt. Sinai.
The Belief in only one God
Monotheism
Name 2 accomplishments of David.
He became king, made Jerusalem the capital.
Who finds the Ten Commandments?
What made Judaism 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 Promised Land.
Passover
Why was the Temple of God so special?
-The first one.
-A holy place for the Hebrews to pray
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
Why are all the Jewish holidays so important?
Remember the traditions of the ancestors
What is a covenant and which one did we learn about?
A binding agreement.
The covenant between God and Abraham.
What empire first conquers Israel?
The Assyrian Empire