Topic 3- The Hebrews and the Origin of Judaism Flashcards
What does monotheistic mean?
Believing that there was only one god.
Were Israelites polytheistic or monotheistic?
Monotheistic.
What is the torah?
The jewish sacred text, tells the history of the ancient Israelites and their continuing relationship with God.
The Torah includes the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. What are they?
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
How many books does the Hebrew Bible contain?
24 books.
Who is considered the father of the Israelites and their religion, Judaism?
Abraham.
What is a covenant?
Or promise and agreement.
What is Israelites’ “promise land”?
Canaan.
When did the Israelites set up the Kingdom of Israel?
1000 B.C.
Who renewed God’s covenant with the Israelites?
Moses.
What was the second king of Israel, David’s, contribution?
David established Jerusalem as its national capital and led successful military campaigns creating secure borders for Israel.
What was the third king of Israel, Solomon’s, contribution?
He undertook the task of turning the city of Jerusalem into an impressive capital. He also tried to increase Israel’s influence around the region by negotiating with powerful empires in Egypt and Mesopotamia.
In what year did Babylonian armies capture Judah?
586 B.C.
Was the Israelite society patriarchal?
Yes.
What does patriarchal mean?
That men held the greatest legal and moral authority.
What is Sabbath?
A holy day for rest and worship.
What’s a prophet?
Spiritual leaders that interpret God’s will.
What does ethics mean?
Moral standards of behavior.
What was the spreading out of Jewish people to different parts of the world called?
Diaspora.
In what type of houses did noble families live in?
Large timber or stone houses.
What was the role of artisans?
To produce goods for nobles, including bronze weapons, silk robes, and jade jewelry.
What role did merchants play?
They organized trade, exchanging local food and crafts for salt, certain types of shells and other goods not found in northeastern China.
Who were majority of people in Shang China?
Peasants.
Where did peasants in the Shang China lived?
Farming villages.
