Ten Commandments Flashcards
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Who were the Ten Commandments given to first
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The Israelites
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What is an other name given to the Ten Commandments
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Decalogue
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Who are the first four commandments aimed at?
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Our duty to God
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Who are the last six commandments aimed at?
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Our duty to others
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What are the commandments in order?
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1) do not worship any other gods
2) do not make any idols
3) do not misuse the name of God
4) Keep the Sabbath holy
5) Honour your father & mother
6) Do not murder
7) Do not commit adultery
8) Do not steal
9) Do not lie
10) Do not cover
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Where and who give the Israelites the Ten Commandments
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They were given the commandments from Moses on Mount Sinai after escaping Egypt
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What is monotheism and polytheism?
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Monotheism:belief in one god
Polytheism: belief in many gods and goddesses
