Definitions
Tribe
A group of people who share a family member in the past.
______________ is an ancient and modern religion. It was the religion of the Israelites.
Judaism
The Israelites recorded their beliefs and history in the Hebrew bible
True
A messenger sent by God to share God's word with people.
Prophet
Who was Abrahams son?
Jacob
monotheism
The belief in only one God.
Exile was a period of time when people are forced to _____ _______ from their homes.
live away
Christianity and Islam developed from the Jewish religion
True
The journey of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
Exodus
Which prophet went before the Pharaoh to demand the release of the Isrealites?
Moses
Covenant
An agreement with God
By 1100 B.C. the Israelites settled in ___________, but still had one powerful enemy, the Philistines.
Canaan
Israelites believed that people could connect to God through song.
False (prayer)
The teachings that Moses received from God on Mount Sinai; later they became part of the Hebrew Bible.
Torah
What was the capital city of Judah?
Jerusalem
Commandment
Israelites believed that God sent _____________ to share God's word.
Prophets
Judge Samuel chose Saul as the first king of the Israelites
True
A group of letters that stand for the sounds made when talking
Alphabet
Which group of people had colonial expansion through the Mediterranean Sea?
Psalm
A sacred song or poem used in worship.
When the Philistines moved inland, the Israelites wanted a king to unite the ________ ________ and lead them into battle.
twelve tribes
The Israelites were decedents of Joshua
False (Abraham)
A wise or familiar saying that shares lessons for living
Proverb
What are Mrs. Bestreich's kids names?
Jacob and Emmy