Origins
This group, originally known as the Hebrews, are the ancestors of the Jewish people.
Israelites
First central belief of Judaism, established by covenant
Monotheism
Known for wisdom, building temple, increasing foreign trade
Solomon
Portable chest that housed the 10 commandments
Ark of the Covenant
Name for scattering of Jewish population around the world
Jewish Diaspora
The most sacred text of Judaism, containing its teachings and laws, goes by this name.
The Torah
Name central beliefs of Judaism 2-4
the importance of study, equality, Jewish laws/teachings
Leader often portrayed as a poet and musician
Contains sacred texts in synagogue
Ark (not same as Ark of the Covenant)
Celebrates victory over the Greeks
Hanukkah
A lack of resources, forced many to migrate to Egypt.
Famine
Term refers to food that is considered acceptable according to Jewish dietary laws
Appointed by the Romans to rule the Jews during their occupation
King Herod
What remains of Jewish sacred place in Jerusalem
The Western Wall
Specific event that marked beginning of Jewish scattering
Babylonian Exile
Name THREE plagues sent by God to punish Egyptians
Water to Blood, Frogs, Gnats/Lice, Flies, Disease on Livestock, Boils, Hail & Fire, Locusts, Darkness, Death of First Born
Name of city that became the center of Jewish learning and teaching
Yavneh
Person who led invasion of Judah
Nebuchadnezzar II
Apart from the Torah, these two collections of texts make up the Hebrew Bible.
The Prophets and the Writings
Branch of Judaism that allows for gradual change in law and practice
Conservative Judaism
Name Abraham’s wife and the son through whom the Israelites trace their ancestry
Sarai/Sarah
Issac
"Many years earlier, before Abram left the city of Ur, he had married a woman named Sarai. . . The Torah says that God promised that Abraham's wife would have a son. God gave Sarai a new name, Sarah, which means “princess.” A year later, Sarah gave birth to Isaac. . . . According to the Torah, the Jewish people are descended from Abraham and Sarah, through their son Isaac and his wife Rebekah. Rebekah gave birth to Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel. The descendants of Jacob, Abraham's grandson, were the Israelites. They flourished as a nation made up of 12 tribes."
Name two things Jews believe the Messiah will do
Rebuilding of the temple, peace among all people, and everyone becomes believers in God
Name the two empires that destroyed the First and Second Temples.
Babylonians (First) and Romans (Second)
What object was used to secretly carry Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakkai out of Jerusalem? AND What city did he establish his school in after escaping?
coffin, Yavneh
Which commandments, out of the Ten Commandments, instruct Jews on how to have a relationship with God
1-4