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AC-Origins Judaism
Origins of Judaism
Question | Answer |
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Who was "Abraham"? | The father of Judaism |
Why did he leave ancient Mesopotamia? | He and his family were being persecuted for believing in and worshiping one god |
What was the "covenant"? | A mutual promise between god and humanity |
What part of the world do the Jews believe is the "Promised Land"? | Ancient Canaan, in present day Israel |
How did the early Jews end up in Ancient Egypt? | There was a famine in Canaan |
How were the Jews treated in Ancient Egypt? | At first they were treated well and then were made slaves. |
Who was "Moses"? Why is he an important figure in Jewish history? | According to Judaism - led the Hebrews out of Egypt, received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai |
What was the "Exodus"? | The trip out of Egypt escaping slavery, by Moses |
According to Jewish history, what were the "Ten Commandments"? | Ten laws forming the basis of Judaism, given by god to Moses on Mount Sinai |
According to Jewish history, who received the Ten Commandments from god? | Moses |
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? | On Mount Sinai |
According to the ancient Jews, what was the "Ark of the Covenant"? | The container constructed to hold the Ten Commandments |
Why did King Solomon build a great temple in Jerusalem? | To house the Ark of the Covenant, to honor the god who freed them from slavery |
What were the achievements of Saul and David? | Created a new Jewish kingdom - Israel |
Name for the new Hebrew kingdom united under Saul, David, and Solomon. | Israel |
What is the "Torah"? | First five books of the Hebrew Bible |
Who is considered the father of the Hebrew people? | Abraham |
Define "tribute". | Money paid by a weaker power to a stronger power in order to keep the peace |
What was the first religion to teach monotheism? | Judaism |