Origins of Judaism Flashcards

1
Q

Our knowledge of early Judaism comes from ________.

A

The first 5 books of the Hebrew bible aka Torah or Old Testament

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2
Q

Who was chosen by God to be the father of the Hebrew people ?

A

Abraham

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3
Q

What modern day countries are located in ancient Canaan ?

A

Israel and Palestine

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4
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What was Canaan also known as ?

A

The Promised Land

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5
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Who protected Abraham and his family in their travels ?

A

God or Yahweh

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6
Q

What was Abraham’s occupation ?

A

He was a shepherd in the city of Ur, Mesopotamia

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7
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What did god command Abraham to do ?

A

Move his people to Canaan in 1800 BC

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8
Q

What was Abraham’s Covenant with God ?

A

They would be loyal to God and receive his protection in return

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9
Q

When was the Kingdom of Israel founded and by whom ?

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1020-922 BCE–Hebrews united under 3 kings-Saul, David and Solomon

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10
Q

Who was the 1st King of Israel ?

A

Saul

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11
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Who succeeded Saul as King ?

A

His son-in-law, David

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12
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Which King established Jerusalem as capital of Israel ?

A

David

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13
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Who succeeded David as King ?

A

Solomon

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14
Q

Who built the 1st Temple at Jerusalem ?

A

Solomon

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15
Q

What was housed int the temple ?

A

The Ark of the Covenant which contained the 10 commandmants

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16
Q

What happened to Israel in 922 BC ?

A

Discontent caused it split into 2 parts: Israel in the North and Judah in the South

17
Q

What happened after the split of the Kingdom of Israel ?

A

They were attacked by the Babylonians and exiled to Babylon

18
Q

Who was the Babylonian King that destroyed the 1st Temple at Jerusalem ?

A

Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE

19
Q

Who was the Persian King that conquered Babylon ?

A

Cyrus the Great in 539 BCE

20
Q

What happened to the Jews following the Persian takeover of Babylon ?

A

40,000 returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple