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Origins of Judaism Flashcards

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Our knowledge of early Judaism comes from ________.

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

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

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Abraham

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What modern day countries are located in ancient Canaan ?

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Israel and Palestine

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What was Canaan also known as ?

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The Promised Land

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Who protected Abraham and his family in their travels ?

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God or Yahweh

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What was Abraham’s occupation ?

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He was a shepherd in the city of Ur, Mesopotamia

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What did god command Abraham to do ?

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Move his people to Canaan in 1800 BC

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What was Abraham’s Covenant with God ?

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

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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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Who was the 1st King of Israel ?

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Saul

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Who succeeded Saul as King ?

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His son-in-law, David

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Which King established Jerusalem as capital of Israel ?

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David

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Who succeeded David as King ?

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Solomon

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Who built the 1st Temple at Jerusalem ?

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Solomon

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What was housed int the temple ?

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The Ark of the Covenant which contained the 10 commandmants

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What happened to Israel in 922 BC ?

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

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What happened after the split of the Kingdom of Israel ?

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They were attacked by the Babylonians and exiled to Babylon

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

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Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE

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Who was the Persian King that conquered Babylon ?

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Cyrus the Great in 539 BCE

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

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40,000 returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple

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