Moses, 10 Commandments, Passover and Plagues

Question 1

Tabernacle

Answer 1

The portable sanctuary constructed by Moses as a place of worship for the Israelites when they were travelling to the Promised Land.

Question 2

Pesach/Passover

Answer 2

The major Jewish celebration that commemorates the Israelites liberation from slavery

Question 3

Haggadah

Answer 3

The text recited at the Seder on the first two nights of Passover telling the story of Exodus

Question 4

Sabbath

Answer 4

A day of religious observance and abstinence from work kept by Jewish people from Friday evening to Saturday evening

Question 5

Covenant

Answer 5

A formal, solemn and binding agreement

Question 6

Saviour

Answer 6

A person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty

Question 7

Exodus

Answer 7

The mass departure of Israelites from Egypt

Question 8

Seder

Answer 8

A Jewish ritual service and ceremonial service for the first night or two nights of Passover

Question 9

Covet

Answer 9

Yearn to possess

Question 10

Ark of the Covenant

Answer 10

The container used to carry the 10 Commandments down from Mount Sinai

Question 11

Plague

Answer 11

Any great natural evil or calamity

Question 12

10 Plagues (1)

Answer 12

1. Waters turn to blood
   - River Nile turned to blood and Egyptians had no water for 7 days

Question 13

10 Plagues (2)

Answer 13

2. Amphibians (Frogs)
   - Frogs covered Egypt and it rained frogs

Question 14

10 Plagues (3)

Answer 14

3. Gnats (Lice)
   - All the dust turned to lice

Question 15

10 Plagues (4)

Answer 15

4. Flies
   - Flies swarmed Egyptian homes

Question 16

10 Plagues (5)

Answer 16

5. Disease on Livestock
   - Plague made all animals sick and then die

Question 17

10 Plagues (6)

Answer 17

6. Unhealable Boils
   - Ash in air covers Egyptians in boils

Question 18

10 Plagues (7)

Answer 18

7. Hail and Fire
   - Caused immense damage to city, struck down all the crops and shattered every tree

Question 19

10 Plagues (8)

Answer 19

8. Locusts
   - Ate all the crops

Question 20

10 Plagues (9)

Answer 20

9. Darkness
   - All day was dark

Question 21

10 Plagues (10)

Answer 21

10. Death of the First Born
    - All Egyptian first borns were killed but Hebrews were spared if they had marked doors with lamb’s blood

Question 22

Moses

Answer 22

• One of the most prominent figures in the Old Testament
• Was chosen to bring redemption to His people, God chose Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt
• Was put in a basket in the Nile by his mother in hopes of sparing him from being killed by the Pharaoh
• Given the 10 Commandments at Mount Sinai

Question 23

10 Commandments

Answer 23

A moral and ethical code for the Israelites to follow, shaping their religious and social practices

Question 24

Commandment 3

Answer 24

Remember to keep the Lord’s day holy
- Respecting the Sabbath and keeping it sanctified

Question 25

Commandment 4

Answer 25

Honour your mother and father
- Respect your parents and the sacrifices they have made for you

Question 26

Commandment 5

Answer 26

You shall not kill
- Do not murder as it is unjust

Question 27

Commandment 6

Answer 27

You shall not commit adultery
- Not cheating on a partner

Question 28

Commandment 7

Answer 28

You shall not steal
- Not stealing goods

Question 29

Seder Plate

Answer 29

• Horseradish (pain of Jewish people being enslaved)
• Apple and Nut mixture (represents mortar used to hold bricks together)
• Parsley dipped in salt water (tears of enslaved Jews)
• Romaine lettuce (pain of Jewish people being enslaved)
• Shank bone (sacrifices made by Jewish people)
• Hard boiled egg (spring season)