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Lesson 4/ Ancient Israelites Flashcards

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Diaspora

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the settling of jews outside of Israel

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synagogue

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jewish house of worship

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exile

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forced to live away from a home country

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Torah

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the stories of Abraham, Moses, and the people of Exodus

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Judaism

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the religion of the jewish people

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Ten Commandments

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a set of 10 laws for responsible behavior

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Exodus

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the journey taken by the enslaved Israelites under the leadership of Moses from Egypt across the Red Sea, through the desert and back towards Canaan.

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covenant

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special agreement

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monotheism

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belief in one god.

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Compare what Abraham believed to what others believed in Mesopotamia.

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Most Mesopotamians believed there were many gods, but Moses believed there was only one god.

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What 2 things did Abraham’s religious beliefs cause him to do

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  1. he promised to be faithful

2. he gave Abraham’s descendants the land of Canaan.

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Abraham became known as the father of the…

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the jewish people

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Abraham was the father of the Arab people through is son…

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Ishmael.

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What caused the Exodus that Moses led?

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A revolt against the people of Egypt.

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Who was Israel’s first king in 1020 B.C.

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Saul

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Which king of Israel built up Jerusalem.

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The Ten Commandments are part of what 3 major religions

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Judaism, Christianity, Islam

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King David built up which city as his capital

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Jerusalem

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The 3rd king of Israel (who was known for his wisdom)

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King Solomon

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After Solomon, The southern part of Israel which was divided into 2 tribes was called

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The Kingdom of Judah

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Who defeated the kingdom of Judah in 721 BC

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The Babylonians

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In 539 BC, Babylonia was conquered by

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The Persians

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Who allowed the Judaeans to return to Judah

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The Persians

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Who conquered the Judaeans

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The Romans

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Who did the Romans order to leave Jerusalem in 130 AD

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The Judaeans

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What was the new name of land around Judaea after it was under Roman rule

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Palestine

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