Jewish History Flashcards
What does each thing on the seder meal represent?
Salt water-the tears of slaves
Lamb bone-lamb sacrifices
Parsley-a fresh start
Charoset-cementer(mortar)
Herb-bitterness of slavery
Mitzvah-the unleavened bread they eat on the journey
What was Abraham and Sarah’s name before?
Abraham- Abraam
Sarah- sarai
What were the ten plaques?
What is the first book of the Old Testament?
Genesis
True or False: The Old Testament is also known as the Hebrew Bible.
True
Fill in the blank: The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on _____.
Mount Sinai
Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
Abraham
What is the significance of the Exodus in Jewish history?
It marks the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following books is NOT part of the Old Testament? A) Psalms B) Quran C) Leviticus
B) Quran
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses?
Joshua
True or False: The Old Testament contains 39 books in the Protestant tradition.
True
What was the primary purpose of the prophets in the Old Testament?
To convey God’s messages and guide the Israelites.
Fill in the blank: David was known for defeating the giant _____ with a slingshot.
Goliath
Multiple Choice: Which king built the First Temple in Jerusalem? A) Saul B) David C) Solomon
C) Solomon
What is the Hebrew term for the law given to Moses?
Torah
True or False: The Book of Job deals primarily with the theme of suffering and faith.
True
Who was the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile?
Zedekiah
What is the significance of the Babylonian exile in Jewish history?
It marked a period of great change and reflection for the Jewish people.
