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THE ISRAELITES
CHAPTER 6
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7th Grade
12/09/2021

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PROPHET
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MESSENGER FROM GOD
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MONOTHEISM
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BELIEF IN ONE GOD
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TRIBE
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a social group made up of families or clans
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EXODUS
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the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt
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COVENANT
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AN AGREEMENT
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TORAH
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laws that Moses supposedly received from God; later became the first part of the Hebrew Bible
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COMMANDMENT
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a rule that God wanted the Israelites to follow
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ALPHABET
Definition
a set of letters or other characters used to write a language
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CULTURE
Definition
the beliefs and behaviors of a group of people
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EXTRACT
Definition
to remove by a physical or chemical process
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ENSURE
Definition
to make certain or make sure of
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PSLAM
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a sacred song or poem used in worship
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PROVERB
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a wise saying
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EXILE
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a forced absence from one’s home or country

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PERIOD
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a division of time that is shorter than an era
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FOUND
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to establish or create
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SURVIVED
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to continue to live; to live through a dangerous event
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SYNAGOGUE
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a Jewish house of worship
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SABBATH
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a weekly day of worship and rest
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SCROLL
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a long document made from pieces of parchment sewn together
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KOSHER
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prepared according to Jewish dietary law
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TRADITION
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a custom, or way of life, passed down from generation to generation
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COMMUNICATE
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to exchange knowledge or information
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COMMUNITY
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a group of people with common interests living in an area
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DIASPORA
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the groups of Jews living outside of the Jewish homeland
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RABBI
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the official leader of a Jewish congregation
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VERSION
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a different form or edition; a translation of the Bible
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EXPAND
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to enlarge
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DEVOTION
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dedication, a strong commitment
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COOPERATION
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working together
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TENSIONS
Definition
opposition between individuals or groups; stress

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DOCUMENT
Definition
an official paper used as proof or support of something
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polytheism
Definition
the worship of more than one god
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Hebrew Bible
Definition
Where did the Israelites record their beliefs and history.
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Judaism
Definition
What is the religion of the Israelites called?
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Jews
Definition
What are followers of Judaism called?
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Abraham
Definition
Who do the Israelites believe they are descended from?
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The Promised Land
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What is the land of Caanan also known as?
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Israel
Definition
An angel gave Jacob a new name, what was that name?
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"One who struggles with God"
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What does the name "Israel" mean?
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Moses
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Which prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt?
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Exodus
Definition
What is the departure of the Israelites from Egypt and slavery known as?
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Torah
Definition
What did Moses receive from God on Mr. Sinai?
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Ten Commandments
Definition
What is the most important part of the Torah?
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Joshua
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Who led the Israelites after Moses died?
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alphabet
Definition
A group of Caananites called the Phoenicians is well known for the creation of the _________?
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Judges
Definition
Who ruled the Israelites tribes after Joshua died?
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Deborah
Definition
Name a famous female Judge?
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tabernacle
Definition
According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelite tribes worshipped God in a large tent-like structure called the __________.
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Ark of the Covenant
Definition
The Hebrew Bible says that the tabernacle housed a sacred object called the _____________________________.
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Saul, David
Definition
Name one of the first kings of the Israelites?
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Daivd
Definition
Who killed the giant Philistine Goliath?
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Psalms
Definition
What is King Davide famous for writing?
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The Fist Temple
Definition
What is King Solomon famous for building?
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Proverbs
Definition
What is King Solomon famous for writing?
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taxes, buildings
Definition
Why did many Israelites turn against Solomon?
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Samaria
Definition
What was the capital city of the Kingdom of Israel?
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Jerusalem
Definition
What was the capital city of the Kingdom of Judah?
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The Assyrians
Definition
Which powerful empire conquered the Kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C.?
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Judah
Definition
Today's Judaism developed from the religious practices preserved mainly in the kingdom of __________.
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The Chaldean Empire
Definition
Which powerful empire conquered the Kingddom of Judah in 597 B.C?
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King Nebuchadnezzar
Definition
Who was the king of the Chaldeans?
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The Babylonian Exile (Captivity)
Definition
After the Jewish revolt in 586 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar forced many Jews to live in Babylon. What is this time period in Jewish History known as?
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syngogues
Definition
While in Babylon, Jews no longer had a temple, so they began to meet in _____________.
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Sabbath
Definition
The Jewish weekly day of worship and rest?
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Friday
Definition
On what day of the week does the Sabbath begin?
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Cyrus the Great
Definition
Which Persian king allowed the Jews to return from Babylon to Judah?
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Jeruslame, the Temple
Definition
What did the Jews begin to rebuild when they returned from Babylon?
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Ezra
Definition
Under which scribe did the Jews write the five books of the Torah on pieces of parchment?
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Genesis
Definition
What's the first book of the Torah called?
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Book of Daniel
Definition
Which book of the Torah explains that the Jews believe that evil and suffering will eventually be replaced by goodness?
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Family, education
Definition
Name one thing ancient Israelites stressed the importance of?
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The Torah
Definition
Under the guidance of religious teachers, what did Jewish boys learn to read?
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Ruth
Definition
Which woman's courage and devotion to her family provided an example for Jewish girls to follow?
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kosher
Definition
food that is prepared according to Jewish dietary laws is called _______?
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pork
Definition
Jewish people eat beef and lamb, but never ______.-
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dairy products
Definition
Dietary law prohibits Jews from eating meat and _______________ together
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Seder
Definition
Which special meal is eaten during the festival of Passover?
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The Exodus
Definition
What does passover celebrate?
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Alexander the Great
Definition
Which Greek king allowed the Jews to stay in Judah?
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Diaspora
Definition
What began when Jews remained in Babylon in 538 B.C.?
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The Septuagint
Definition
What is the Greek version of the Hebrew Bible called?
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Judas Maccabeus
Definition
Which Jewish priest led the revolt against Antiochus?
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Greek gods and goddesses
Definition
What did Antiochus require the Jews to worship?
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The Maccabees
Definition
What was Judas Maccabeus's rebel army called?
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Hanukkah
Definition
Which Jewsih Holiday celebrates the cleansing of the Temple?
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King Herod
Definition
Which Jewish leader did the Romans allow to rule as King of Judaea?
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The Zealots
Definition
Which Jewish sect wanted to fight the Romans for their freedom?
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The Sadduceees
Definition
Which Jewish sect wanted to cooperate with the Romans?
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The Essenes
Definition
Which Jewish sect probably wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?
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The Second Temple?
Definition
Which famous building did the Romans destroy in A.D. 70?
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The Western Wall
Definition
What isall that remains of the Second Temple destroyed by the Romans in A.D. 70?
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Simon ben Kosiba or Bar Kochba
Definition
Who led the Jewish Revolt of A.D. 132?
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Jerusalem
Definition
Which city were the Jews forbidden to live in or even visit after the revolt of A.D. 132?
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Palestine
Definition
After the revolt of A.D. 132, the Romans renamed Judaea. What did they call it?
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Rabbis
Definition
Which religious leaders helped the Jews regroup after losing the struggle for their independence?
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Yohanan ben Zaccai
Definition
Which famous Jewish rabbi opened a school for Torah studies in the city of Yavneh?
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the basic beliefs of Judaism
Definition
What was preserved through the efforts of be Zaccai and other rabbis?
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Talmud
Definition
What became the basis for Jewish law throughout the ages?
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