Lesson 4/ Ancient Israelites Flashcards
Diaspora
the settling of jews outside of Israel
synagogue
jewish house of worship
exile
forced to live away from a home country
Torah
the stories of Abraham, Moses, and the people of Exodus
Judaism
the religion of the jewish people
Ten Commandments
a set of 10 laws for responsible behavior
Exodus
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.
covenant
special agreement
monotheism
belief in one god.
Compare what Abraham believed to what others believed in Mesopotamia.
Most Mesopotamians believed there were many gods, but Moses believed there was only one god.
What 2 things did Abraham’s religious beliefs cause him to do
- he promised to be faithful
2. he gave Abraham’s descendants the land of Canaan.
Abraham became known as the father of the…
the jewish people
Abraham was the father of the Arab people through is son…
Ishmael.
What caused the Exodus that Moses led?
A revolt against the people of Egypt.
Who was Israel’s first king in 1020 B.C.
Saul
Which king of Israel built up Jerusalem.
.
The Ten Commandments are part of what 3 major religions
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
King David built up which city as his capital
Jerusalem
The 3rd king of Israel (who was known for his wisdom)
King Solomon
After Solomon, The southern part of Israel which was divided into 2 tribes was called
The Kingdom of Judah
Who defeated the kingdom of Judah in 721 BC
The Babylonians
In 539 BC, Babylonia was conquered by
The Persians
Who allowed the Judaeans to return to Judah
The Persians
Who conquered the Judaeans
The Romans
