What is the belief in one all-powerful god (instead of the belief in many gods) called?
monotheism
100
Who was the person the Israelites decided on to choose their first king for them?
Samuel
100
Where did Moses lead the Israelites from after they were forced in to slavery?
Egypt
100
This Jewish group opposed Roman rule and applied both written and oral law and urged the common people to practice these teachings with greater devotion.
Pharisees.
100
Which annual festival celebrates the Maccabees driving the Seleucids out of Judah and cleansing the temple?
Hannukah
200
According to Jewish belief, who did all Israelite descendants come from?
Abraham.
200
Who was the first king of the Israelites?
Saul
200
Which empire renamed Judaea to Palestine as a kind of punishment after crushing a Jewish rebellion?
The Romans
200
Which group wanted to cooperate with the Roman rulers?
The Sadducees.
200
Which Jewish holiday is celebrated with a Sedar?
Passover.
300
Moses led the Israelites on their Exodus out of _______.
Egypt.
300
Who led the Israelites in a series of battles to conquer Canaan?
Joshua
300
Who was the Chaldean king who captured Jerusalem and forced the Jews to live in Babylon?
Nebuchadnezzar
300
Which group lived in the desert and wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?
The Essenes.
300
What is the spread of Jews and their customs and culture beyond the Jewish homeland known as?
The Diaspora.
400
The Hebrew Bible says that the tabernacle housed a sacred object called the ____________________.
Ark of the Covenant.
400
Which king of Israel was a brave warrior (who took down Goliath), successful leader, and talented poet?
David.
400
Who was the large Philistine warrior that was defeated by David?
Goliath.
400
Which group actively fought against the Romans?
The Zealots.
400
In order to keep kosher, Jews are not allowed to eat what foods?
pork and shellfish
500
According to the Hebrew Bible, whose sons became the 12 leaders of Israelite tribes?
Jacob.
500
Who was the Jewish priest who led the guerrilla fight against the Seleucids?
Judas Maccabeus
500
This group of people caused the fall of Israel and scattered the ten tribes.
The Assyrians
500
During their long exile, Judaeans became known as _____.
Jews.
500
According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelites marched around this city's walls for six days before finally taking the city. What city was this?