4. Jewish History Flashcards
What is a covenant?
A solemn promise between 2 or more people or groups of people.
What is monotheism?
The belief in 1 God
Where did Abraham and Sarah live?
Ur
What were Abraham and Sarah’s names before the covenant?
Abram and Sarai
What did all of Abraham’s male descendants have to do because of the covenant and at what age did they have to do this?
They have to get circumcised when they are 8 days old
How did the Pharaoh kill the baby hebrew boys?
By throwing them in to the river Nile
How did Moses’ mum save him?
By putting him in a reed basket that would float in the river. She made it watertight with tar.
Who adopted Moses?
The princess
Why did Moses flee from Egypt?
He killed an Egyptian
How did God appear to Moses?
As a burning bush
What did God turn Moses’ rod into?
A snake
What was the 7th plague?
Hail and fire
What was the 9th plague?
Darkness
What was the second plague?
Frogs
What was the name of the sea that Moses parted?
The Reed sea
What are the two themes of The Ten Commandments?
Our relationship with others and our relationship with God
Name as many of the 10 commandments as you can.
-Do not kill
-Do not steal
-Do not have any gods other than me
-You shall not make false idols
-Don’t say the Lord’s name in vain
-Keep the sabbath holy
-Honour your father and mother
-Don’t commit adultery
-Don’t bear false witness
-Do not covet what is not yours
Who made the Sinai covenant with God?
Moses
How did the Jews let the angel of death know not to kill them?
By putting lamb’s blood on their doors
What was the 10th plague?
The death of the firstborn
Why did the Jews not let their bread rise when they left Egypt?
They didn’t have time
What do the bitter herbs represent in the Seder meal?
The suffering of the Hebrews
In the Seder meal, what does the salt water represent?
The tears of the Israelites
What was the first plague?
River of blood
What was the third plague?
Gnats/lice
What was the 4th plague?
Flies
What was the 5th plague?
Disease to livestock
What was the 6th plague?
Unhealable boils
What was the 8th plague?
Locusts
