Judaism Flashcards
What is the Torah?
The first five books of the bible.
True or False: Judaism is the largest religion in the world.
False, it is the smallest.
Explain Judaism
The practice of one of the first monotheistic religions with a single all-powerful god.
What are Jews, Hebrews, and Israelites?
Ethnic Groups
What religions did Judaism spread?
Christianity and Islam
What did the followers of this religion believe?
God made a covenant with the Hebrews (Jews).
What does the Menorah stand for?
A symbol that God will never forget them.
Who received the 10 commandments?
Moses
How many commandments are there?
613
What is the Jews’ sacred text?
The Torah
What is Hannakuh?
An eight-day festival of the lights.
What did followers of Judaism face?
Persecution
What was something Jews got blamed for doing?
Poisoning wells during the black plague in Europe.
What happened to Jews during the Spanish Inquisition?
They faced a forced transition to Christianity.
