The time that the Jews spent in Babylon was called this.
The exile or Babylonian Captivity
100
In which story does a man from Mesopotamia have to save two of every animal before a great flood?
Noah's Ark
100
The word Diaspora means this in Greek.
scattered
200
Who is the Israelite leader who asked the pharaoh to “let my people go?”
Moses
200
What does it mean to be monotheistic?
Believe in one god
200
The Jews in Babylon were able to return to their homeland because of this Persian leader
Cyrus the Great
200
In which Jewish story is a great structure built up to the heavens only to be struck down, causing all the people of the world to speak different languages?
Tower of Babel
200
This group of Canaanite sailors/traders spread a unique new system of writing which involved an alphabet
phoenicians
300
Who is known as the first king of Israel?
Saul
300
What is a teacher in Judaism called?
Rabbi
300
Who was the king that led the Chaldeans and built the Neo-Babylonian Empire?
Nebuchadnezzar
300
In this story a mother-in-law is supported by her son’s daughter in an effort to demonstrate kindness and compassion.
Ruth and Naomi
300
This is the starting city of the great migration of the Israelites.
Ur
400
Who is the Israelite leader who built a grand temple to the god of Israel and taxed his people heavily?
Solomon
400
What is the name of a Jewish house of worship.
Synagogue
400
This priest revolted against Greek rule and the forced worship of Greek gods.
Judas Maccabeus
400
What city did the Israelite prophet Joshua supposedly conquer by marching around and playing trumpets?
Jericho
400
What was the capital of ancient Israel?
Samaria
500
Who is the Israelite leader who led his people to victory over the Canaanite city of Jericho?
Joshua
500
Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws is called this?
Kosher
500
This is the name of the most famous ruler of Judaea who ruled during the life of Jesus.
King Herod
500
Story of a soon to be Israelite king that defeats a mighty Philistine in hand to hand combat.