Test Flashcards
First three leaders of Israel
The Patriarchs
Agreement between Abraham and God
Covenant
Led his family along the Euphrates River to the Promised Land
Abraham
Patriarchs of Judaism
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
Had 12 sons who later became the 12 tribes of Israel
Jacob
Word for the Hebrew Bible
Tanakh
Israelite departure from Egypt
Exodus
Born in Egypt and led the Hebrews out of slavery into Sinai Peninsula
Moses
Where the Ten Commandments were given
Mount Sinai
Who built the first temple?
Solomon
Who established first strong government and Capital?
David
First king of Israel
Saul
Name of the first capital city
Jerusalem
The King of Babylon that conquered Judah
Nebuchadnezzar II
Empire that destroyed the first temple
Neo-Babylonians
To be forced out of one’s home
Exile
An Israelite holy place that is actually just a salty lake
Dead Sea
Meaning of diaspora
Dispersion
How did Jews keep their religion throughout the diaspora?
Met in synagogues for worship
Who allowed the Jews to return?
Cyrus the Great
Who did not allow the Jews to return?
Nebuchadnezzar
List of sacred guidelines from God given to the Jews, and one legacy of Judaism
Ten Commandments
Jewish Principles
Justice, charity, righteousness
Jewish meeting place
Synagogue
Observing 7th day of rest
Sabbath
Of Moses, Isaac, Jacob, and Abraham, who came first?
Abraham
Does the Euphrates River empty into the Dead Sea?
No
River that feeds into the Dead Sea
Jordan River
