Exodus
Homeland of the Israelites.
What is Canaan?
Beginning with Abraham and continuing through Moses, Judaism became a ______ religion devoted to Yahweh.
What is monotheism?
First king of the Kingdom of Israel and as a boy, defeated the Philistine Goliath.
Who is David?
This Roman would have been in charge of the land of the Hebrews. (not on test - maybe extra credit?)
What is a procurator?
Founder of Christianity who was born in Bethlehem and was crucified by the Romans.
Who is Jesus?
This Hebrew prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt to escape enslavement.
Who is Moses?
This prophet is considered to be the founder of Judaism.
Who is Abraham?
Second king of Israel and builder of the Temple of Jerusalem.
Who is Solomon?
The group of Hebrews that wanted to overthrow the Romans and free the Hebrews/Jews.
Who are zealots?
Another name for the Jewish savior who was believed to be one chosen by God to free the Jews from Roman rule.
Who is the Messiah?
The Exodus is believed to have occurred around 1250 BCE under the Pharaoh _________ of the nineteenth dynasty.
Who is Ramesses II?
Originally a god of war, this god became the only God the Israelites worshipped, eventually.
Who is Yahweh?
Exile of the Hebrews after Judah was defeated by Babylon.
What is the Babylonian Captivity?
This term is used to refer to the Romans or other non-Jews.
Who are gentiles?
Meaning "good news" this testament contains the teachings of Jesus and is also known as the New Testament.
What are Gospels?
The name of the body of water Moses parted, according to the Old Testament. (not on test)
What is the Red Sea?
The original law of Yahweh given to Moses.
What are the Ten Commandments?
Empire that defeated the kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE. (not on test - maybe extra credit?)
Who are the Assyrians?
Name of the Hebrews that favored cooperation with Rome.
What are Sadducees?
Apostle who was successful spreading Christianity to the gentiles, partially due to his being a Roman citizen.
Who is Paul/Saul?
The name of the mountain where Moses received God's commandments. (not on the test - maybe extra credit?)
What is Sinai?
Yahweh's promise to make the Israelites/Hebrews his chosen people in exchange for worship of him alone.
What is the covenant?
The Babylonian king who defeated the Hebrew kingdom of Judah and destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar II?
Years that the Jews revolted against Rome.
What are 66-62 CE?
Apostle who was know to have received the key to Heaven from Jesus and who was the bishop of Rome crucified for his faith.
Who is Peter?