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American Jews
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14
History
Undergraduate 3
09/26/2012

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Where did the first Jews that immigrated to America in the 17th century originate from?
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Spain and Portugal
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Where did the second wave of Jews that arrived in America immigrate from?
Definition
Central Europe
Term
Where did the largest group of Jews that immigrated to America originate from?
Definition
Eastern Europe
Term
Approximately how many Jews immigrated between 1880 and World War I?
Definition
2 million
Term
What religion can trace its origins back to Judaism?
Definition
Christianity
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Who is an American Jew known for creating the atomic bomb?
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Albert Einstein
Term
Who is the film maker who created movies such as Jaws, and E.T.?
Definition
Steven Speilberg
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Who is the Jewish American held responsible for creating one of the most popular social networks?
Definition
Mark Zuckerberg
Term
who is a famous female singer/songwritter/actress known for centuries of Hollywood contributions?
Definition
Barbara Streisand
Term
Who is an American political satirist who stars on his own daily show on Comedy Central?
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Jon Stewart
Term
What is the common set of laws that Jews and Christians live by?
Definition
The Ten Commandments
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Christians and Jews believe in acommon biblical founding father of the Israelites, who is he?
Definition
Abraham
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What geographic location is the common founding grounds of Judaism and Christianity?
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Palestine
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What types of problems are Jews still facing today?
Definition
Stereotypes, anti-semitism
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