Jewish History Flashcards
Who is considered the father of the Israelites?
Abraham
What is the covenant God made with Abraham?
The promise that Abraham would be the father of a great nation.
True or False: The covenant with Abraham included the promise of land.
True
Fill in the blank: The sign of the covenant between God and Abraham was _______.
circumcision
What is the significance of the Sinai Covenant?
It established the laws and commandments for the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt.
Who received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai?
Moses
True or False: The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt for 400 years.
True
What event does Passover commemorate?
The Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt.
Multiple Choice: What is the primary ritual of Passover?
Eating unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
What was the role of Moses in the Exodus story?
He led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Fill in the blank: The Israelites were commanded to mark their doors with _______ during Passover.
lamb’s blood
What does the term ‘covenant’ mean in a biblical context?
A solemn agreement between God and His people.
True or False: The Sinai Covenant was only for the Israelites.
True
What is the significance of the number 40 in Moses’ story?
Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai.
Multiple Choice: Which book of the Bible contains the story of the Sinai Covenant?
Exodus
Who were the primary recipients of the Sinai Covenant?
The Israelites
Fill in the blank: The Israelites wandered in the desert for _______ years.
40
What is the purpose of the Passover Seder?
To retell the story of the Exodus and celebrate freedom.
True or False: The covenant with Abraham was conditional upon his obedience.
False
What does the term ‘chosen people’ refer to?
The Israelites as God’s selected nation.
Multiple Choice: What is the Hebrew term for the Passover festival?
Pesach
Who was Abraham’s first son?
Ishmael
What was the name of Abraham’s second son, the child of promise?
Isaac
Fill in the blank: The Ten Commandments are also known as the _______ of the Law.
Decalogue
True or False: Moses was raised in Pharaoh’s household.
True
What does the term ‘Exodus’ mean?
A departure or exit, specifically referring to the Israelites’ escape from Egypt.
