The Early Hebrews
What does the word Exodus mean?
To exit
This word means to believe in one God
Monotheism
What 2 texts have allowed scholars to study Jewish law? (name one or the other)
Talmud
Dead Sea Scrolls
This holiday honors the rededication of the 2nd temple during a revolt
Hanukkah
How many times did the Jews successfully beat the Romans?
zero
This man was said to have killed a giant. He later became a king.
David
Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. What was this event called?
Exodus
Jews are expected to aid who?
Those in need.
Poor/sick/orphans
What are prophets?
People who supposedly receive messages from God to be taught to others
*DOUBLE POINTS*
How long is Hanukkah?
8 days
How many times did the Jews try to revolt against the Romans?
2
In Israelite society, a woman's husband was picked by who?
Her father
*DOUBLE POINTS*
Who did God tell to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Righteousness is...
doing what is right even when those around you are not
The ancient Jews recorded most of their laws in 5 books called the what?
Torah
Which holiday was created to celebrate the beginning of the new year in the Jewish calendar?
High Holy Days
Why didn't the Jews want to answer to the Romans?
They thought they should only answer to God
What is the name for religious teachers?
Rabbis
When Abraham and the Hebrews left Mesopotamia, where did they settle?
Cannan/Egyptian territory
True or False: Boys and girls would study with professional teachers to learn their religion?
False. Only boys did.
Moses recorded laws that are called what?
Mosaic Law
Which holiday was created for Jews to celebrate the Exodus?
Passover
The most rebellious group of Jews were called what?
Zealots
This is the name for Jewish houses of worship
Synagogue
According to Hebrew beliefs, God told this man to gather his people and leave Mesopotamia
Abraham
What did the Jews call their God?
YHWY
What is the most important piece of Jewish text?
*hint: God gave these to Moses*
The 10 Commandments
Name 1 of the 3 key Jewish Holidays
Hanukkah
Passover
High Holy Days
Why did the Jews have to move out of Jerusalem?
The Romans took over and kicked them out
This word means: the dispersal of the Jews outside of Isreal and Judah
Diaspora