Monotheism
What are polytheistic religions?
Religions practiced by most people before Judaism emerged. Means "worship of many gods."
What was the kingdom of Israel divided over that countries still fight about?
Taxes
Where did the Israelites wander for 40 years after leaving Egypt?
The Sinai Desert
Who is the father of the 12 tribes?
Jacob
What is tribute?
Forced payment
What does monotheistic mean?
Worship of one god.
The number of tribes the Israelites were divided into.
12
These were given to Moses on two stone tablets and became the basis of the law for the Israelites.
The Ten Commandments
Who is the mother of Gad and Asher?
Zilpah
What was King Nebuchadnezzar famous for?
The Hanging Gardens at his palace
From which tribe does the term "Judaism" come?
Judah
Who was the first king selected by the Israelites?
Saul
The place where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Mount Sinai
Who were Bilhah's sons?
Dan and Naphtali
The time period when the Babylonians took the Israelites from both kingdoms as slaves.
The Babylonian Captivity
Who is Abraham?
"Father of the Israelites" or "father of the Jews"
Who began to invade the Israelites in 1029 BCE?
The Philistines
What is an Exodus?
The term for the mass departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
Who is the mother of Joseph and Benjamin?
Rachel
Which empire conquered both Israel and Judah, under King Nebuchadnezzar?
Babylon/The Babylonians
Who enslaved the Israelites before they left for freedom?
The Egyptians
What two kingdoms did Israel split into?
Israel (North, 10 tribes) and Judah (South, 2 tribes).
Who took over leading the Israelites when Moses died?
Joshua
Who are Leah's sons?
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun
Which empire first invaded Israel and forced the Israelites to pay tribute?
The Assyrians