The Israelites Vocab.

Question 1

Prophet

Answer 1

A messenger sent by God to share Gods word

Question 2

Monotheism

Answer 2

The belief in only one God

Question 3

Tribe

Answer 3

A group of people that share a family member in the past

Question 4

Exodus

Answer 4

The journey of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt

Question 5

Covenant

Answer 5

An agreement with God

Question 6

Torah

Answer 6

The teachings that Moses received from God on Mt. Sinai; later becoming a part of the Hebrew bible

Question 7

Commandment

Answer 7

A rule God wanted Israelites to follow

Question 8

Alphabet

Answer 8

A group of letters that stand for the sounds made when talking

Question 9

Psalms

Answer 9

A sacred song/poem used in worship

Question 10

Proverb

Answer 10

wise familiar saying that shares lessons for living

Question 11

Exile

Answer 11

A period of time were people were forced to live away from home

Question 12

Synagogue

Answer 12

A Jewish house of worship

Question 13

Sabbath

Answer 13

A weekly day of worship and rest

Question 14

Scroll

Answer 14

A long document made from pieces of rough paper, called parchment, and sewn together

Question 15

Kosher

Answer 15

Describes food that has been made according to Jewish dietary law

Question 16

Diaspora

Answer 16

The groups of Jewish people living outside the Jewish homeland

Question 17

Rabbi

Answer 17

The official leader of a Jewish congregation