Abraham
What is a covenant?
a promise or agreement
What was the name of the Jewish set of laws given to Moses by God?
The Ten Commandments
What was the name of the soldier David defeated?
Goliath
What is Judaism's most sacred text?
the Torah
What did the Israelites call Canaan?
the Promised Land
What is the term for the Israelite flight from Egypt?
Exodus
What group did David and the Israelites fight and rival?
The Philistines
Judaism was the first what?
Monotheistic religion
What was Abraham's original name?
Abram
What did Moses part to lead the Israelites out of slavery?
the Red Sea
What was one of King David’s accomplishments?
He united Israel under one central government
What character trait was Solomon known for?
His wisdom.
What did Abraham do after creating a covenant with God?
He went on a journey to the Promised Land.
Why did the Pharaoh enslave the Israelites?
The Israelites grew large in number and more powerful and he became afraid.
Where did David move the Israelite capital?
Jerusalem
What is one way that King Solomon strengthened the Kingdom of Israel?
He made peace treaties with surrounding nations.
He made a covenant with God that led to the birth of his son, beginning the Jewish people and the Jewish belief in a single God.
What was the purpose of the Ten Commandments?
To give the Israelites guidelines for how to live a good life.
What did he bring to his capital city?
The Ark of the Covenant.
What was Solomon's greatest achievement?
Building the First Great Temple