Ancient Isreal Flashcards

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father of Judaism

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Abraham

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received the 10 commandments and led the Hebrews out of slavery in Eygpt

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Moses

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The first King of the Israelites; united the 12 tribes of Israel

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King Saul

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The second King of Israel; considered a golden age during his reign

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King David

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The third King of Israel; built the first temple of Jerusalem

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King Solomon-

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Babylonian King did not allow the Jews to practice their religion

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Nebuchadnezzar II

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Persian King who was tolerant of the Jewish people

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Cyrus the Great-

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mass departure of people

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Diaspora

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9
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Hebrew Bible contains three parts

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The Tanakh

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10
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laws that told the followers of Judaism how to behave towards each other and god

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Ten Commandments

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11
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first five books of the Jewish Bible

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The Torah

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12
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escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt

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Exodus

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13
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binding agreement

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Covenant

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14
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Holiday where Jews remember the events that led to their freedom from slavery in Egypt

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Passover

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15
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Jewish religious leader and teacher

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Rabbi

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16
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weekly day of rest

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Sabbath

17
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Jewish house of worship or temple

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Synagogue

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Jewish holiday celebrating when they regained the city of Jerusalem

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Hanukkah

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Jewish New Year

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Rosh Hashanah

20
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Day of Atonement

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Yom Kippur