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a social group made up of families or clans |
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the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt |
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laws that Moses supposedly received from God; later became the first part of the Hebrew Bible |
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a rule that God wanted the Israelites to follow |
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a set of letters or other characters used to write a language |
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the beliefs and behaviors of a group of people |
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to remove by a physical or chemical process |
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to make certain or make sure of |
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a sacred song or poem used in worship |
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a forced absence from one’s home or country
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a division of time that is shorter than an era |
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to continue to live; to live through a dangerous event |
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a Jewish house of worship |
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a weekly day of worship and rest |
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a long document made from pieces of parchment sewn together |
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prepared according to Jewish dietary law |
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a custom, or way of life, passed down from generation to generation |
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to exchange knowledge or information |
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a group of people with common interests living in an area |
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the groups of Jews living outside of the Jewish homeland |
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the official leader of a Jewish congregation |
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a different form or edition; a translation of the Bible |
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dedication, a strong commitment |
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opposition between individuals or groups; stress
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an official paper used as proof or support of something |
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the worship of more than one god |
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Where did the Israelites record their beliefs and history. |
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What is the religion of the Israelites called? |
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What are followers of Judaism called? |
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Who do the Israelites believe they are descended from? |
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What is the land of Caanan also known as? |
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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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Which prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt? |
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What is the departure of the Israelites from Egypt and slavery known as? |
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What did Moses receive from God on Mr. Sinai? |
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What is the most important part of the Torah? |
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Who led the Israelites after Moses died? |
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A group of Caananites called the Phoenicians is well known for the creation of the _________? |
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Who ruled the Israelites tribes after Joshua died? |
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Name a famous female Judge? |
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According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelite tribes worshipped God in a large tent-like structure called the __________. |
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The Hebrew Bible says that the tabernacle housed a sacred object called the _____________________________. |
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Name one of the first kings of the Israelites? |
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Who killed the giant Philistine Goliath? |
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What is King Davide famous for writing? |
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What is King Solomon famous for building? |
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What is King Solomon famous for writing? |
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Why did many Israelites turn against Solomon? |
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What was the capital city of the Kingdom of Israel? |
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What was the capital city of the Kingdom of Judah? |
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Which powerful empire conquered the Kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C.? |
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Today's Judaism developed from the religious practices preserved mainly in the kingdom of __________. |
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Which powerful empire conquered the Kingddom of Judah in 597 B.C? |
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Who was the king of the Chaldeans? |
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The Babylonian Exile (Captivity) |
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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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While in Babylon, Jews no longer had a temple, so they began to meet in _____________. |
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The Jewish weekly day of worship and rest? |
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On what day of the week does the Sabbath begin? |
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Which Persian king allowed the Jews to return from Babylon to Judah? |
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What did the Jews begin to rebuild when they returned from Babylon? |
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Under which scribe did the Jews write the five books of the Torah on pieces of parchment? |
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What's the first book of the Torah called? |
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Which book of the Torah explains that the Jews believe that evil and suffering will eventually be replaced by goodness? |
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Name one thing ancient Israelites stressed the importance of? |
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Under the guidance of religious teachers, what did Jewish boys learn to read? |
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Which woman's courage and devotion to her family provided an example for Jewish girls to follow? |
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food that is prepared according to Jewish dietary laws is called _______? |
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Jewish people eat beef and lamb, but never ______.- |
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Dietary law prohibits Jews from eating meat and _______________ together |
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Which special meal is eaten during the festival of Passover? |
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What does passover celebrate? |
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Which Greek king allowed the Jews to stay in Judah? |
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What began when Jews remained in Babylon in 538 B.C.? |
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What is the Greek version of the Hebrew Bible called? |
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Which Jewish priest led the revolt against Antiochus? |
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What did Antiochus require the Jews to worship? |
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What was Judas Maccabeus's rebel army called? |
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Which Jewsih Holiday celebrates the cleansing of the Temple? |
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Which Jewish leader did the Romans allow to rule as King of Judaea? |
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Which Jewish sect wanted to fight the Romans for their freedom? |
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Which Jewish sect wanted to cooperate with the Romans? |
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Which Jewish sect probably wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? |
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Which famous building did the Romans destroy in A.D. 70? |
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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 |
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Who led the Jewish Revolt of A.D. 132? |
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Which city were the Jews forbidden to live in or even visit after the revolt of A.D. 132? |
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After the revolt of A.D. 132, the Romans renamed Judaea. What did they call it? |
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Which religious leaders helped the Jews regroup after losing the struggle for their independence? |
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Which famous Jewish rabbi opened a school for Torah studies in the city of Yavneh? |
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the basic beliefs of Judaism |
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What was preserved through the efforts of be Zaccai and other rabbis? |
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What became the basis for Jewish law throughout the ages? |
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