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Unit 2 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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dynasty | a family or group that rules for several generations |
kandake | a powerful female leader in Kush |
Torah | holy text of Judaism |
covenant | an agreement or promise |
descendant | a daughter or son, granddaughter or grandson |
sacrifice | a gift of an animal for slaughter as a way to honor gods |
prophet | a person who speaks or interprets for God to other people |
Exodus | the escape of the Hebrews from Egyptian slavery |
Ten Commandments | the ten laws said to be given to Moses from God |
Sabbath | the seventh day of the week to be used for rest and worship |
Ark of the Covenant | the chest containing the Ten Commandments |
David | Hebrew King |
David | established Jerusalem as a holy city |
Solomon | built the first great temple of Jerusalem |
Solomon | Hebrew King after his father died |
Abraham | father of the Hebrews |
Abraham | made covenant with God to go to the Promised Land |
Abraham | willing to sacrifice his son for God |
Moses | Prophet |
Moses | led Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery |
Moses | Given the Ten Commandments from God |
Judaism | a major world religion that was founded by the Hebrews |
Jewish beliefs | the basis of Judaism, such as the belief in one God, and the importance of following the Ten Commandments |
Jewish Diaspora | the scattering of the Jewish people to many lands |
synagogue | a place of Jewish worship |
Monotheism | the belief that there is only one God |
rabbi | a religious teacher who studies and teaches about Jewish law |
Talmud | the collection of ancient Jewish writings that interpret the law of the Torah |
equality | the Jewish belief that all people who keep the laws are equal in God's eyes |
social justice | the Jewish belief that everyone should be treated fairly |
study | the Jewish belief that education and knowledge of the Torah is very important |