Chapter 6 The Israelites

This person ruled Judaea, and is most know for his cruelty. He reigned when Jesus was born.

King Herod

What is the central theme of the ten Commandments?

Loyalty to God is the central theme of the Ten Commandments.

Describe the differences between monotheism and polytheism

Monotheism is the worship of one god. Polytheism is the worship of two or more gods.

Where did Moses receive the 10 commandments?

Mount Sinai

What was Judah renamed after the Romans won the rebellion?

Palestine

What happened in 1948?

Palestine was divided to create a new nation of Israel.

What holiday do the Jews celebrate in remembrance of the 10th plague?

Passover

What is one type of food considered unclean to Jewish dietary laws?

Pork, shellfish, eel, catfish, ect.

Who did God communicate through?

Prophets

How might reading a series of proverbs affect people?

Proverbs are wise sayings that are meant to reinforce good behavior.

What judge decided who got to be Israel's first king?

Samuel

Who was the Israelites first king?

Saul

What jobs did David have before he was a king?

Shepard, Military, and Musician

How did the people of Judah practice their religion while in exile?

Small groups of Jews met at synagogues to worship.

Who was David's son ,who would become king after him?

Solomon

How were Jewish sons and daughters educated differently?

Sons learned how to read the Torah and worship. Daughters learned how to be wives, mothers, and house keepers.

What did King Solomon build?

Temple of Jerusalem

What was in the Hebrew Bible?

The 5 books of Torah and the 34 books which describe events in Jewish history.

Which group mixed with the Israelites to form the Samaritan culture?

The Assyrians mixed with the Israelites to form the Samaritan culture.

What was the Babylonian Exile?

The Babylonian exile was the deportation of Jews to Babylon.

What do you call the Israelites departure from Egypt?

The Exodus

How did the Israelites settle Canaan?

The Israelites fought the Canaanites to return to their promised land.

What was the life like for the Jews in Greek ruled lands?

The Jews were allowed to stay in Judah. The Greek language and Greek ways were introduced to Judah.

What group of Canaanites formed the alphabet?

The Phoenicians

Which group living in Canaan included skilled sailors and traders?

The Phoenicians were the group living in Canaan, and they included skilled sailors and traders.

What happened when the Jews tried to rebel against the Romans?

The Romans invaded Judah, destroyed the temple of Solomon, and scattered the Jews. (They were banned from coming back to Jerusalem)

Which group gained control of Judah following Alexander's death?

The Seleucids gained control of Judah following Alexander's death.

What group of Jews rebelled against the Romans?

The Zealots

What is the process of making something kosher?

The animal has to be killed in a certain way, inspected, salted, and soaked.

What do the Jews celebrate on Hanukkah?

The complete cleansing of the temple from Greek traces.

What subjects are covered in the Hebrew Bible?

The history and religious beliefs of the Israelites are covered in the Bible.

Who established a school for teaching the Torah at Yavneh?

The rabbi Yohanan ben Zaccai established a school Yavneh.

In what way did rabbis help the Jews during the period of Roman rule?

The rabbis helped by explaining and teaching the Torah and providing moral guidance.

What is the only part remaining in the Temple of Jerusalem today?

The western wall

What did the Sudducees do?

They accepted the Torah but were concerned more about how it applied to temple priests.

How did the Jews react to Roman rule of their homeland?

They rebelled against Roman rule.

What did the Pharisees do?

They were Jews who taught the Torah and how to apply it to daily life.

What did the Essenes do?

They were the priests who left the temple, lived in the desert to pray and wait for God to deliver them from the Romans.

How was Moses told to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites out of slavery?

Through a burning bush

What are the three parts of the Hebrew Bible?

Torah, Prophets, and the Writings

Why did the Israelites leave Canaan?

because of a drought

Who was the first woman judge?

Deborah

What did Ruth say to her Mother-in-law?

"Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God".

What event happened following King Solomon's death?

10 northern tribes broke away and created the kingdom of Israel and the other 2 formed Judah.

How many years did the Israelites spend in the wilderness?

40 years

Who did King David kill with a slingshot.?

A Philistine named Goliath

What is the Talmud?

A record of Jewish laws and teachings about the Torah

Who did the Israelites descend from?

Abraham

How did Solomon's death affect the Israelites?

After Solomon's death, the Israelite tribes split into two separate kingdoms.

What places were the Diaspora scattered?

Babylon, Egypt, and along the Mediterranean.

Why was it important that King David united the tribes of Israel.

By uniting the Israelites, King David led them into a new and prosperous era.

Who was the Israelites second king?

David

What was King Solomon known for?

His wisdom

What was Jacob's name changed to?

Israel

Who's sons formed the twelve tribes of Israel?

Jacob

Who led the rebellion that drove the Greeks out of Judah?

Jewish priest Judas Maccabeus

Who was the Israelites leader when they defeated the Canaanites living in the city of Jerico?

Joshua

What did the Romans rename Judah after they conquered it?

Judaea

What is another name for the Israelite faith?

Judaism

Which Greek ruler made the Jews worship Greek gods and goddesses?

King Antiochus IV