Beginnings of Judaism
List two beliefs that the Israelites had about God
1. one god
2. created the world
3. all knowing and powerful
4. could gain his favor through prayer and practices
List the first three Israelite Kings
King Saul
King David
King Solomon
In the Christian faith, the Hebrew Bible is known as ______
The Old Testament
What did Alexander the Great introduce to the people of Judah?
The Greek Language
List two characteristics of the Phoenicians
- used the sun and stars to plot sea voyages
- controlled Mediterranean shipping and trade
-known for purple dye
-invented the alphabet
What promise did God make to Abraham
That Canaan would be his people's forever if they worshipped him
Why did Saul lose the support of the people?
He did not obey the commandments
What are the three parts of the Hebrew Bible?
The Torah, the Prophets, the Writings
What happened during the Babylonian Exile?
Chaldeans took Jerusalem, destroyed temples, and forced people of Judah to move to Babylon
What was the significance of The Tabernacle?
Place of worship known to house God's presence
What happened when the Israelites migrated to Egypt?
The pharaoh enslaved them
What three things made David a great king?
1. bravery (Goliath)
2. united Israelite tribes
3. defeated Philistines
4. established Jerusalem as the capital
Explain one of God's punishments for wicked behavior mentioned in the Hebrew Bible
1. Noah's arc - world destroyed by flood
2. Tower of Babel - tower to Heaven, different languages
What is the Jewish diaspora?
Jews that chose to stay in Babylon or Mesopotamia
Who were the Samaritans?
People that moved into Israel when the Assyrians captured it
The term Exodus refers to ___
The Jews being delivered from slavery back to Canaan
Which king was known for establishing a long period of peace?
Solomon
Which two things do fathers teach their sons in Jewish culture?
1. a trade
2. how to worship God
What was the significance of the revolt of Maccabaeus?
Judas Maccabeus cleared out statues of Greek gods and goddesses and restored Jewish traditions
What is the Talmud?
basis for Jewish teachings, ultimate authority of Jewish law
What is the Covenant?
an agreement with God to follow his teachings for the land of Canaan
King David and King Solomon are known for (respectively) writing which two books?
Psalms and Proverbs
What does it mean if food is kosher?
It is prepared according to Jewish law
Four Jewish groups formed as a result of Romans taking over. Explain how the Zealots felt about Roman rule.
They wanted to fight against the Romans and let the revolt that started the Jewish-Roman wars
List two outcomes of the Jewish-Roman Wars
1. Second temple destroyed
2. thousands of Jews killed
3. Romans not allowed to visit Jerusalem (renamed Palestine)