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Chapter 3 sect. 3
Questions | Answers |
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What did the Israelites religion become known as during their exile in Babylon? | Judaism |
In 500s bc this group of people defeated the Chaldeans and took over Babylon. The Persian king who allowed the Jews to return to Judah? | Persians, Cyrus |
The hebrew bible is a series of how many books? | 34 books |
Who was The king that introduced greek culture and language when he defeated the Persians in 331 bc and allowed the Jews to stay in Judah? | Alexander the Great |
What was the diaspora? | The scattering of the Jews outside of Israel and Judah became |
Who was Daniel? | Daniel lived in Babylon and was a trusted adviser of the king. However, he refused to worship Babylonian gods. The Chaldeans threw Daniel into a lion’s den, but God protected Daniel from the lions. |
Who were the Maccabees? | A priest named Judas Maccabeus (JOO•duhs MAK•uh•BEE•uhs) and his fol- lowers rebelled. They fled to the hills and formed an army known as the Maccabees. |
What was the name of the strong women who the Jewish children learned about? | Ruth |
What was the day of the week called where Jews meet and worshiped? | Sabbath |
What was the law called that said Jew could only eat certain foods. | kosher |
What was the name that the Romans gave Judah? | Judaea |
The famous ruler who was known for his cruelty? | King Herod |
What were the three groups that Jews divided into? | Pharisees,Sadducees, and Essenes |
What group probably wrote he Dead Sea scrolls? | Essenes |
What was the name for Jews who hated roman rule and revolted in ad 66? | Zealots |
What Are the remains of the western wall called today? | The wailing wall |
What was the name that the Romans gave to Judah that refers to the philistines the 2nd time? | Palestine |
Who were the teachers of the Torah who then became important leaders? | rabbis |
What happened in 1948? | new Jewish nation called Israel was created |
What was the house of worship? | synagogues |