ch 10

Question 1

Abraham

Answer 1

A shepherd who was the father of the Hebrews.

Question 2

Monotheism

Answer 2

belief one god exists

Question 3

Judaism

Answer 3

A religion descended from that of the ancient Hebrews.

Question 4

Exodus

Answer 4

The migration of the Isralites from Egypt, as in the Torah.

Question 5

Moses

Answer 5

The man who was believed to speak to God and led the Israeites out of Egypt.

Question 6

Diaspora

Answer 6

The scattering of Jewish people after they were forced out of Juwea by the Romans in A.D. 70.

Question 7

Prophet

Answer 7

Men and women thought to have a special ability to interpret God’s world.

Question 8

Messiah

Answer 8

The Hebrew word that means “anointed one”

Question 9

Rabbi

Answer 9

Religious leaders and teachers.

Question 10

Synogogue

Answer 10

places for prayer and worship

Question 11

What was Solomon’s greatest achievement.

Answer 11

Although Solmon accomplished many achievements, there is one in particular which really caught everyone’s eye. His greatest achievement was the Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon also built on the trade ties and formed new trade alliances

Question 12

What happened to Israel after Solomon’s death?

Answer 12

After Solomon’s death his son became the new ruler of Israel. His son had not agreed to a proposal, so the Northern tribes had rebelled against Israel. Soon after all the fighting, Israel split up into two sections. North and South. These two kingdoms have existed for about 2 centuries, in this time period, Jerusalem was the important center of worship.

Question 13

What was life like under Babylonian captivity? What did the Babylonians call the israelites?

Answer 13

The Exiles from Judah spend about 50 years in Babylonian Captivity, throughout this time that Israelites became known as the Jews. The Jews really tried hard to keep their identity, they continue to observe religion.

Question 14

How did Jews preserve their identity as a people after the Diaspora?

Answer 14

The Jews were still faithful to their religious beliefs; they continued to practice the biblical concepts of righteousness and justice. Rabbi’s also tried to make sure that the Jews wouldn’t lose their identity. Wherever they settled they would build a synagogue, the people gather to hear them talk about the Torah. Rabbi’s helped keep the religion alive.

Question 15

10 commandments

Answer 15

The laws that God sent to the Israetlites by Moses.