Judaism basics
What is the holy book of the Jewish called?
The Torah
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What river is essential to Egyptian civilization
Nile river
What does BC stand for?
Before Christ
What city did Moses part for the Israelites to cross?
The Red Sea
Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
Abraham
What mountain did Moses receive the 10 Commandments on?
Mount Sinai
What is a pharaoh?
a ruler of an ancient Egypt
What does a D stand for?
Anno Domini, the year of our Lord
Assigned what is one of the 10 Commandments
You shall have no God before me
You shall not make for yourself an idol
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God
Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy
Honor your father and your mother
You shall not murder
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not steal
You should not be a false witness against your neighbor
You should not covet
What is the name of the Jewish day of rest?
The Sabbath
What city came the capital of Israel under King David
Jerusalem
What did Egyptians build as tombs for their pharaohs?
pyramid
Which desert did the Israelites wander through for 40 years?
The Sinai desert
Which desert did the Israelites wander through for 40 yea years
The s Sinai desert
What major event marks the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt
The Exodus
What was King Solomon known for building?
The first temple
What was the Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphs
If an event happened in 50 A.D. and another in 150 A.D., which happened first
50 AD
What were Egyptian gods often connected to?
Nature or animals
What modern day holiday celebrates freedom from Egypt
The Passover
What was the covenant between God and the Israelites?
A sacred agreement to follow God's laws
What did Egyptians believe happened after death?
The soul traveled to the afterlife
What term is now used instead of BC/AD
BCE before common error/CE common error
What year is considered the appropriate start of a D?
The birth of Jesus Christ