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Judaism
AP World History -- 1st Term
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main basis for the Jewish belief system? | Jews believe in one God (monotheism); |
| What is the first book of the Bible (the Torah)? | the book of Genesis begins with creation (story of Adam/Eve and “fall”). |
| When did the Fall of man happen in the Bible (the Torah)? | The book Genesis, with Adam/Eve. |
| What did Noah do in the Bible (the Torah) that was so important? | Noah rescued his family from the flood. |
| What was the roll of Abraham and when was he called to do this by God? | Abraham 2000 BC was chosen by God to be a blessing to all nations. |
| What did Moses do in the Bible (the Torah)? | Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and gave them the Law (including the 10 commandments). |
| What is the name of the religion of the Jewish people? | Judaism |
| Who is was the book of "Judges" based on? | Samson (Judges) |
| When did Judges (Samson) rule? | Judges (e.g., Samson) ruled for a time until the kingdom was established under David (about 1000 BC; famous for killing Goliath). |
| Who first established the kingdom that Judges (Samson) ruled over? | King David (David) |
| What are important points about the kingdom under Judges? | The kingdom was divided; |
| What did the prophets do to show their anger for straying from God in Judges? | prophets (like Isaiah) rebuked Israel for straying from God and promised blessings if they would return. |
| How did God judge Israel for straying from Him? | God judged Israel by allowing the Assyrians 722 BC and then the Babylonians 586 BC to conquer them and take many of them into exile (story of Daniel). |
| When were some of God's people from Israel allowed to return to His blessings and kingdom? | Some were permitted to return late 500s/early 400s. |
| Who dominated Israel (during the Story of Esther)? And who dominated Israel after that? | Israel was dominated by Persia (story of Esther), Greece, and Rome. |
| Where did the Israel populations go and why? | Israel was dispersed to many places after the disaster of Masada about AD/CE 70. |
| Where did Jews worship? | Jews worshipped at a major temple in Jerusalem and gathered in local synagogues for prayer. |
| List some of the Jewish holidays. | The Sabbath, Chanukah, and Passover are some of their holidays/festivals. |
| What is the name of the Jewish holy book? | Their holy book is the Torah/TANAK. |
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