SS Review Chapter 6
Why did religious teachers become important leaders in Jewish communities?
Because they taught people the religion
why did religious leaders guide Jewish society after the Jews returned from exile?
Because they weren't allowed to have any political leader or king
Who defeated Judah?
Chaldeans
The Hebrew bible is made out of 3 parts, What are those three parts?
Genisis, Torah, Prophets
Why did God send the 10 plagues?
He sent the 10 plagues because the Pharaoh wouldn't let the Israelites be free
Why do you think Ruth became a model for Jewish girls.
Important to make sacrifices for family even if not blood related.
What 2 kingdoms were made after the tribes split?
Israel and Judah
How could the alphabet helped phoenicians trade?
It helped them trade because, it gave them a common language.
Name one reason Canaan was important to the Israelite's
It was important to them because it was promised to them by God.
Who defeated the Philistines?
King David
Who was considered the greatest king of time?
King David
Who broke one of the ten commandments?
King Saul
How did the Assyrians make people fear them?
Made them pay tribute. If didn't pay destroyed home.
List 2 features of Judaism.
Monotheistic and made a covenant with god.
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Who were the people living at Canaan when the israelites returned?
Philistines, and Phoenicians.
How were Saul and David different?
Saul broke one of the Ten commandments. David was known as the greatest king.
Who was Deborah?
She was a judge
Who created the first Judaism Temple?
Solomon
What challenge did the israelites face when they returned to canaan?
There were other people living there
What feature did the kingdoms of Israel and Judah share in common?
They both continued to practice their religion and language
How did exile of the Jews affect the way they practiced their religion?
They had to practice in synagogues.
Why might the Chaldeans have decided to send so many Israelite's to live in Babylon?
To keep them from revolting
List 2 important jobs scribes had to do.
Write down the 5 parts of torah and sew all parchment together
What is a prophet?
A messenger from God
Who defeated Israel?
Assyrians
What sequence of events that happened after Solomon died?
- Israelite's split into 2 - Assyrians conquered israel - Chaldeans conquered Judah
What were some of the phoenicians major contributions?
- Made the alphabet - Made purple dye - First ones who created Blown Glass
List five features of judaism
- Monotheistic - Covenant with god -Torah and Hebrew bible -Kosher diet -Sabbath
Why did the Israelite's believe that David was the greatest king?
-Defeated Philistines - Built jerusalem
What are some traditions that people take partin today?
-Sabbath -Seder -Kosher
What are 3 details about the Ten commandments
-The ten commandments are in the Torah - They are rules that god wanted them to follow - Some of our modern rules now are based off the ten commandments
