6th Gr - Social Studies - Ch 10 - Hebrew Kingdoms

Solomon

-The third king of Israel in 962 b.c., under whom it became a powerful nation. - Son of David - He built on trade ties between Phoenicia and Israel - he oversaw many building projects- one of the most was the Temple in Jerusalem

Lesson 1: The Origins of the Hebrews

Lesson 1: The Origins of the Hebrews

Lesson 2: Kingdoms and Captivity

Lesson 2: Kingdoms and Captivity

Lesson 3: Rome and Judea

Lesson 3: Rome and Judea

What happened to Jewish beliefs when the Jews were in exile?

Many stayed faithful to their religious beliefs and continued to practice the biblical concepts.

Who led the Israelites in their escape from slavery in Egypt?

Moses helped the Israelites leave Egypt. He helped the Israelites leave their life of slavery from the new pharaoh in Egypt.

rabbis

Religious leader and teacher trained in Jewish law, rituals, and traditions.

Who were some of the early kings of Israel?

Saul, David, and Solomon

Prophets

Spiritual leaders who conveys the words and wishes of God or a god

How was Judaism different from other religions?

The Hebrews believed in monotheism but others believed in polytheism.

Why did the Hebrews go to Egypt?

The Hebrews went to Egypt because there was famine in Canaan. Jacob's son Joseph served as a top adviser to Egypt's pharaoh.

What was the result of Jews resistance to Roman rule?

The Romans responded by sending General Vespasian to crush the uprising.

Why did the Jews rebel against their Syrian rulers?

The Syrian ruler made it a crime to observe Jewish laws or study the Torah.

Ten Commandments

The basis of the law of the Israelites, given, according to the Torah by God to Moses

Monotheism

The belief in one all-powerful God who established moral laws for humanity.

Exodus

The migration of the Israelites from Egypt as told in the Torah.

What conflicts caused Israel to split into two kingdoms?

The northern tribe refused to pledge their loyalty until Solomon agreed to lighten their taxes and end forced labor on building projects.

Judaism

The religion of the Hebrews, based on the Hebrew Scriptures and a belief in one god.

What religious beliefs made the Hebrews different from other ancient peoples?

The religious beliefs that made the Hebrews different from the other ancient people was that they believed in one all-powerful God and not many Gods.

What hope sustained the Jews in exile?

They continued to observe religious laws, celebrate holidays, and worship as they had in Judah.

Why did the Israelites decide to choose a king?

They decide to choose a king so the king can lead a united army in to battle with the Philistines

How did the exiles maintain their idenity in Babylon?

To keep their identity they continued to observe religious laws, celebrate holidays, and worship as they had in Judah.

Why did the return of Hebrews to Canaan cause conflict with other peoples living there?

When the Hebrews returned, there were other groups with powerful rules living there who may not have had the same beliefs.

synagogues

a building for Jewish prayer and worship and instruction in the Jewish faith.

Messiah

- anointed one - the savior and king foretold by Jewish prophets

What role did the judges play in the life of the ancient Israelites?

- They first judges acted as military leaders. - Later judges gave advise on legal matters and helped settle conflicts. - The judges played a key role in keeping the 12 tribes united.

Diaspora

"Scattered" - the scattering of Jewish people after they were forced out of Judea by the Romans.

Lesson 1: Summary

- Abraham led the Hebrews to Canaan - Moses gave the Hebrews the Ten Commandments - The Judges led the Israelites in Canaan

Judaism - An Ongoing Faith section:

- Although the Jews were scattered throughout the Roman Empire, many stayed faithful to their religious beliefs and continued to practice the biblical concepts. - Rabbis built synagogues, place for prayer and worship, for people to gather and read the Torah.

Roman Control section:

- In 63 b.c. the Romans conquered and kept strict control over Judah. - Some people of Judea cooperated and others wanted to fight to free Judea from the Romans. - A group known as the Zealots lead a rebellion against the Romans. - Romans stopped the rebellions and destroyed many Jewish temples. - Jews moved to other parts of the world know as Diaspora

What was the outcome of the conflict among the Israelites?

- Israel spit into two parts. - The northern part called Israel. - The Southern part called Judah

How did Jews keep their culture alive?

- Rabbis built synagogues, place for prayer and worship, for people to gather and read the Torah.

Lesson 2: Summary

- Saul, David, and Solomon were the first kings of Israel. - After the death of Solomon, the kingdom of Israel split ino two smaller kingdom -- Israel and Judah. - The Baylonian conquest destroyed the Temple and forced the people of Judah into exile in Babylon.

Lesson 3: Summary

- The Jews overthrew their Syrian rulers. - The Romans harshly put down a Jewish revolt. - The Jews held onto their faith.

The Hebrew People in Canaan section:

- The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are called the Torah. - The Hebrews believed that these holy books or scriptures, were given to the by God. - Abraham, father of Hebrews, left Ur for Canaan because of God promised it to them. - Abraham taught the belief in one god, monotheism. - Hebrews believed they were Gods chosen ones.

Saul

- The first king Israel in 1020 b.c. - He lead the Israelites against the Philistines - He was a respected military leader

Ruled by Foreigners section:

- The land of Judah lay in the path of conquering armies including Syrians, Greeks, and Romans. - In 198 b.c. Syrians control Judah and introduced Greek ideas and beliefs to the Jewish people. - In 175 b.c. a new Syrian ruler ordered Jewish priests to make offerings to Greek gods.

David

- The second king of Israel who won control of Jerusalem in 1000 b.c. by driving out the Philistines

Babylonia Captivity

A 50-year period in which the Israelites were held in Babylon, away from their homeland of Juda. During this period, the Israelites become known as Jews.

Moses

According to the Bible, he was the prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt and was their lawgiver

Abraham

He was a shepherd from the city of Ur in Mesopotamia who became the father of the Hebrews.

What was the relationship of Judah to Syria?

Judah was one of Syria's five son

Who were some of the important judges of Israel?

Judges such as Gideon, Samson, and Samuel gained fame throughout Canaan for the strength and wisdom.