Chap. 3 Flashcards
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Tribe
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group of related families
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Monotheism
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the belief in one god.
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Torah
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the laws that, according to the Bible, Moses received from God on Mount Sinai; these laws later became the first part of the Hebrew Bible
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Covenant
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agreement
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Alphabet
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group of letters that stand for sounds
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Prophet
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person who claims to be instructed by God to share God’s words
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Empire
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group of territories or nations under a single ruler or government
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Tribute
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payment made by one group or nation to another to show obedience or to obtain peace or protection
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Proverb
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wise saying
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Exile
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period of forced absence from one’s country or home
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Sabbath
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weekly day of worship and rest for Jews
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Synagogue
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Jewish house of worship
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Diaspora
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refers to the scattering of communities of Jews outside
