Ancient History Ch.7 Study Guide Questions

Compare and contrast Saul, David, Solomon

Saul was first king. Solomon built the temple. Saul, David, Solomon were all kings of the Israelites and strengthened Israel. David founded capital, Jerusalem.

What are the basic beliefs of Judaism?

The basic beliefs of Judaism is that there monotheistic religion, they supported education, righteousness, obedient, and justice,

What happened as a result of tensions between the Romans and the Jews?

The result of tension between Romans and the uprising by the Zealots led revolt against Romans which destruction of temple and Diaspora.

What are the various sacred Jewish texts, and what do they contain?

Two sacred texts are Torah is first 5 books of Hebrew Bible. Talmud is a set of commentaries. Hebrew Bible contained history of Hebrews.

How did Abraham and Moses shape the history of the Jews?

Abraham shaped the history of the Jews by leaving his home. Moses shaped the history of the Jews by leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Abraham's father of Hebrews started the religion and moved to Canaan. Moses got the 10 commandments.

Compare and contrast the two main cultural traditions of the Jews after the Diaspora.

Ashkenazim and Sephardim were the two different cultural traditions. Ashkenazim was in Eastern Europe stayed with only Jews. Sephardim was in Western Europe and mixed with cultures. They created their own language and moved away from Israel.

Which person and which event was most important to the history of Hebrews?

I think Solomon because he built the temple. I think the Exodus because the Hebrews were led out of slavery to Canaan.

How are Jewish ideas observed in modern Western society?

Jewish ideas are observed in modern Western society by the Jews moving and teaching their ideas. People have weekends off by the Sabbath and people follow the 10 commandments.

Compare and contrast Judaism with one of the following: Christianity, Hinduism, or Buddhism.

Judaism and Hinduism are the same by being a religion. Judaism is monotheist and talks about living your life. Hinduism is polytheist and talks about reuniting with Brahma. Same they both have a god.