Category 1
The worship of a single God is called what?
monotheism
What year did the Hebrews settle in Canaan?
1800 B.C.
What is the Hebrew bible?
a collection of ancient religious writings
What is a covenant?
a religious agreement with God
What year did the Hebrews settle in northern Egypt?
1650 B.C.
Who helped the Israelites escape from Egypt?
Moses
What was the name of the mountain that Moses received the ten commandments on?
Mount Sinai
Who was the first female Israelite female judge?
Deborah
Who was Abraham's grandson?
Jacob
What is a confederation?
a group of allies
The Hebrew bible consists of 24 books in three sections, what are the name of the 3 sections?
Torah, prophets, and writings
Where do Jewish people gather to worship?
synagogues
A spiritual leader is called what in the Jewish faith?
rabbi or teacher
What year did the Assyrian empire conquer Israel?
722 BC
When Saul died who became king?
David
What is exile?
the forced removal from one's native country
What holiday tradition do jews continue to celebrate after the diaspora?
Hanukkah
Who was David's son?
Solomon
Jews are only allowed to eat what type of foods?
kosher
What year was Isreal divided into two kingdoms?
922 BC
How many Jews returned to Judah in 538 BC?
42,0000
What is the 8th commandment?
you shall not steal
In 1020 BC Saul defended Isreal against who?
Philistines and other enemies
What year did Cyrus the Great conquer Babylon?
539 BC
The Hanukkah menorah has how many candles holders?
8