The Israelites 1
The Israelites’ departure from slavery in Egypt is known as the
Exodus
Who were the leaders of the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile ended?
priests and scribes
Jews celebrate_______ to remember the Exodus.
Passover
The book of_________ tells the story of how God created Earth and explains why there are different world languages.
Genesis
Groups of Jews living outside their homeland were known as the
Diaspora
is the belief in one God rather than many gods.
Monotheism
Why did ancient Jews follow strict dietary laws?
to show their obedience to God
In ancient times, Jewish boys were taught to read so they could
study the Torah.
Israelites believed God communicated through messengers called
prophets
What was God’s covenant with the ancient Israelites?
If they obey God’s teachings, they will be God’s chosen people.
What was one of King David’s major accomplishments?
He united the Israelite tribes and founded Jerusalem.
How do Jews observe the Sabbath?
with prayer and discussion of their history and beliefs
were religious leaders who taught and explained Jewish laws.
Rabbis
What happened after the revolt led by Judas Maccabeus?
The Maccabees cleared the temple of Greek gods and goddesses.
Where did Jews worship during the Babylonian exile?
in synagogues
Which Jewish group led a revolt against the Romans in the 60s C.E.?
the Zealots
Why did both the Assyrians and Neo-Babylonians want to conquer Israel and Judah?
to control trade routes through the area
What happened to the Israelite kingdom after the death of King Solomon?
It split in two when the northern tribes rebelled.
How did Jewish ideas spread through the Mediterranean world after Alexander the Great’s conquests?
Jews translated the Hebrew Bible into Greek.
What happened to the Jews after the Persians conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire?
Jews were allowed to return to Judah.