Chapter 2 Sec 6 Flashcards
Founder?
Abraham
What is the Hebrew’s Homeland?
Canaan
What does he do?
Leads people to Canaan
His grandson?
Jacob (Israel)
What did Jacob’s son do?
established Twelve Tribes of Israel
12 sons =
12 tribes
Why did they leave Canaan?
drought/famine
Where did they fled to?
Egypt
Lived in peace until…
Hyskos were expelled
1200 bc
Hebrews enslaved
How many years were they enslaved?
400 years
Who led the Hebrew’s from Egypt?
Moses
Fled to…?
Mount Sinai
What does exodus mean?
Escape
Where is the story of the Exodus, Numbers and Deuteronomy found
Bible
Who went to the top of mount Sinai
Moses
What are the 10 Commandments?
Moral Law
Who is Yahweh?
Hebrew God
what is a covenant and who was it between?
An agreement & the Hebrews and God
What did Yahweh promise if the Hebrews followed the 10 Commandments?
The promise land = Canaan