Geography 10 Flashcards
To come back to life
Resurrect
Roman method of execution by nailing a person to a wooden cross
Crucifixion
Writings that form part of the Christian Bible and tell the story of Jesus and his early followers
New Testament
One of the first four books of the New Testament, which describe the life and teachings of Jesus
Gospel
Story with religious a religious moral
Parable
Formal letter, several of which form part of the New Testament
Epistle
One of Jesus’ 12 main disciples, or followers
Apostle
The three persons, or forms of God according to Christian belief: God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Trinity
Heartfelt change in one’s opinions or beliefs, especially in religion
Conversion
When did the christianity religion begin?
The christianity religion started in 1 CE.
What was the christian addition to the Hebrew Bible?
The christians added the New Testament.
Jesus played what role in Christian beliefs?
He played a role in christian beliefs as a teacher and savior.
What do Christians believe about Jesus?
They believe that Jesus Christ is a Savior or a Messiah.
Which three forms of God make up the Trinity?
God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit/ the Holy Ghost.
Besides the division of the Bible by testaments, what is the other way the Bible is divided?
Each of the Testaments is divided into books of the Bible.
Belief in a single God
Monotheism
Beliefs about what is right and wrong
Ethics
First five books of the Hebrew Bible
Torah
Binding agreement
Covenant
Escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
Exodus
An order to do something
Commandment
Jewish religious teacher
Rabbi
Collection of Oral teachings and commentaries about the Hebrew Bible and Jewish law
Talmud
Weekly day of rest
Sabbath
Jewish communities outside the ancient Jewish homeland
Diaspora
Where and how long ago did Judaism first emerge?
It emerged in the Fertile Crescent and it also emerged about 3000 years ago.
*What do the Isrealites believe about God?
*The Isrealites believe that God made each person in God’s image and God called on them to act based on ethics.
*What was the promise that God gave to Abraham?
In the book of Torah it says that God made a covenant with Abraham saying that if he and his descendants remain faithful to God He will give them the land of Canaan (The promise land).
How long did the Israelites have to live in the Sinai Desert?
They had to live there for 40 years before preparing to go to the Promised Land.
*In the Torah it states that the 10 Commandments and what do the Commandments say?
*It states that we should behave well toward each other and if the people believe and obey God’s law God will protect and support them.
What are the 6 key teachings of Judaism?
Ethical Monotheism, observance of law, love for each other, weekly day of rest, commitment to study in prayer, and connection to the land of Israel.
Which day of the week is the Sabbath?
The seventh day of the week (Saturday).
Who was the first king of Israel?
A warrior named Saul who united the tribes of Israel.
In what year was the tribe of Israel conquered?
In 722 BCE by the Assyrians.
In what year was the tribe of Judah released from captivity?
In 583 BCE and were released by King Cyrus.
What was the Jewish holiday Hanukahh’s origin?
It was when a family of jews known as the Maccabees rebelled against the Greek rulers and won independence.
