Hebrews

Question 0

Early Hebrews were what?

Answer 0

Simple herders

Question 1

What was the name of the Hebrews religion?

Answer 1

Judaism

Question 2

The bible traces the Hebrews back to who?

Answer 2

Abraham

Question 3

What event happened before Abraham left Mesopotamia?

Answer 3

God told him to move to the promise land.

Question 4

Moses led the people out of where?

Answer 4

Egypt

Question 5

What was the exodus?

Answer 5

When Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt.

Question 6

How did King David and King Saul differ?

Answer 6

David was a great and well liked king, but Saul was not as liked by the Hebrews. King David won many wars, while Saul only won a few.

Question 7

Who took the throne when Saul died?

Answer 7

David

Question 8

When the Hebrews returned to Canaan, what did they call themselves?

Answer 8

The Israelites

Question 9

King David lived where before becoming King?

Answer 9

In the desert

Question 10

Who became the King of the Israelites after King David died?

Answer 10

Solomon

Question 11

David made the Israel’s new capital what?

Answer 11

Jerusalem

Question 12

What event took place before the Babylonian captivity?

Answer 12

The Israelites split into 2 kingdoms.

Question 13

What 3 groups controlled the Israelites?

Answer 13

Chaldeans, Persians, and Romans.

Question 14

Who were the Maccabees?

Answer 14

A Jewish family that led a successful revolt in 160 BC.

Question 15

Explain some of the rights of Hebrew women.

Answer 15

Women had to obey their father and husband,couldn’t choose spouse, and couldn’t own land. But some women were political and spiritual leaders.

Question 16

Which Hebrew women is seen as a model of devotion to ones family?

Answer 16

Ruth

Question 17

Why did the pharaoh free the Hebrews?

Answer 17

He was frightened by the plagues that were being sent.

Question 18

Define monotheism.

Answer 18

The belief in one God.

Question 19

What is the most sacred text in Judaism?

Answer 19

The Torah.

Question 20

Define synagogue.

Answer 20

Jewish house of worship.

Question 21

How are the Mosaic laws and the 10 commandments different?

Answer 21

Mosaic laws guide Jews daily life while the 10 commandments are part of Jewish laws that are the same thing practiced all the time.

Question 22

What is the purpose of the Talmud?

Answer 22

A set of lessons and commentaries for everyday life that explain Jewish beliefs.

Question 23

What is another name for the Hebrew Bible?

Answer 23

Tanach

Question 24

What do the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us?

Answer 24

Tell us about Jewish beliefs from 2000 yrs ago.

Question 25

What does the Hebrew Bible contain?

Answer 25

Laws and commandments. It also includes poetry, songs, stories, lessons, history, the Talmud, and messages from prophets.

Question 26

Define Zealots.

Answer 26

The most rebellious group of the Jews. (Led the 2nd revolt on Rome. )¿?

Question 27

What ended the Jewish revolt against the Romans?

Answer 27

The capture of Masada in AD 73.

Question 28

Which Jewish people today believe in strictly following Mosaic law.

Answer 28

Orthodox Jews.

Question 29

Define Rabbis.

Answer 29

Religious teachers.

Question 30

Which holiday celebrates the rededication of the 2nd temple?

Answer 30

Hanukkah

Question 31

Which event do Jews remember when celebrating Passover?

Answer 31

The Exodus

Question 32

To the Jews, what so the most holy day of the year?

Answer 32

Yom Kippur

Question 33

Define Menorah.

Answer 33

A special candle holder that has 8 branches to represent the days which the oil burned. The menorah is used on Hanukkah.