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According to the Hebrew Bible, Jacob’s 12 sons became the leader of Israelite tribes.
The Philistines, an eastern Mediterranean group, migrated from near present-day Greece
According to the Hebrew Bible, who led the Israelites in a series of battles to conquer Canaan? Joshua
According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelites marched around a city’s walls for six days and finally took control of what? Jericho
The Hebrew Bible says the tabernacle housed a sacred object called the Ark of the Covenant
The Hebrew Bible says this warrior became the first king of the Israelites. Saul
According to the Hebrew Bible, this king of Israel was a brave warrior, successful leader, and talented poet. David
The Hebrew Bible says King Solomon taxed his people heavily to build great buildings.
In 722 B.C., these people invaded Israel and forced some of the Israelites to resettle in their own empire. the Assyrians
Which was a Chaldean king who forced thousands of people to leave Jerusalem to live in Babylon in 597 B.C.? Nebuchadnezzar
During their long exile, Judaeans became known as The Jews
Which Jewish holiday is celebrated with a Seder? Passover
To be kosher, which of the following foods are Jews not allowed to eat? pork and shellfish
The first five books of the Torah were written on scrolls
Who guided Jewish society after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon? temple priests and scribes
The spread of Jews and their customs and culture beyond the Jewish homeland and across the Mediterranean region is known as the Diaspora.
Who was a Jewish priest who led the guerrilla fight against Seleucid rule? Judas Maccabeus
Which empire renamed Judaea Palestine as a kind of punishment after crushing a Jewish revolt? the Romans
Which group of Jews gained the support of the common people by teaching Jewish families to practice the Torah’s teachings with greater devotion? Pharisees
prophet a person who speaks or interprets for God to the people
monotheism belief in one God
tribe a group of related families
Exodus a mass departure
covenant a solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human bein in which mutual commitments are made
Torah First five books of the Hebrew Bible
commandment a rule that God wanted the Israelites to follow
alphabet a set of symbols that represent the sounds of a language
psalm a sacred song or poem used in worship
proverb wise saying
exile the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
synagogue Jewish house of worship
Sabbath a day set apart to rest and honor God
scroll a long document made from pieces of parchment sewn together
kosher the term used for food allowed under Jewish dietary laws
Diaspora Jews living outside of Israel
rabbi a highly respected teacher of Jewish law or theology
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