Origins of Judaism Flashcards
1
Q
Palestine
A
region on eastern shores of
Mediterranean
2
Q
Canaan
A
the land promised to them by God
3
Q
Torah
A
first, five books of the Hebrew Bible, tells early
history of Hebrews
4
Q
Abraham
A
a shepherd, to be
father of Hebrew people
5
Q
Monotheism
A
belief in one god
6
Q
Covenant
A
A mutual promise is made
between God and Abraham
7
Q
Moses
A
receives Ten Commandments —become
basis of Hebrew law
8
Q
Isreal
A
From 1020 to 922 B.C. Hebrews (Jews) unite; new
kingdom called
9
Q
Solomon
A
David’s son Solomon becomes King; makes
Israel a trading empire
10
Q
Judah
A
• Only one tribe remains,
11
Q
Tribute
A
(money for
peace)
12
Q
The conquering of Israel & Judah
A
In 738 B.C. Israel and Judah pay tribute (money for peace) to Assyria • By 722 B.C. Assyrians conquer Israel • In 586 B.C. Babylonians conquer Judah, destroy Solomon’s Temple • Many surviving Jews exiled to Babylon • In 539 B.C. Persians conquer Babylon; 40,000 Jews return to Jerusalem • Temple and walls rebuilt; land later ruled by Persians, Greeks, Romans
