Ancient Hebrews and the Origins of Judaism Jeopardy Ancient Hebrews and the Origins of Judaism Created by Educational Technology Network. www.edtechnetwork.com 2009

Introduction What we Know Abraham Moses David and Solomon 10 20 30 40 50

Question 1 - 10 Hebrews are responsible for what religion?

Answer 1 – 10 Judaism

Question 1 - 20 Canaan was located in what modern day country?

Answer 1 – 20 Israel

Question 1 - 30 Where was Canaan located in regards to Egypt?

Northeast of Egypt next to the Mediterranean Sea. Answer 1 – 30 Northeast of Egypt next to the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 1 - 40 Torah is known as what to Christians?

Answer 1 – 40 Old Testament

Question 1 - 50 What does the Torah contain?

Stories about the origins of Judaism and basic laws Answer 1 – 50 Stories about the origins of Judaism and basic laws

Question 2 - 10 What was used to learn the history of the Jewish people and the development of Judaism?

Answer 2 – 10 The Torah

Question 2 - 20 Where did Hebrews and Abraham live before moving to Canaan?

Answer 2 – 20 Ur in Mesopotamia

Question 2 - 30 Why did the Hebrews move to Egypt?

Drought which lead to Famine. Answer 2 – 30 Drought which lead to Famine.

Question 2 - 40 What happened after the Hebrews escaped Egypt?

Answer 2 – 40 The Hebrews wandered for 40 years in the wilderness, according to the Torah

Question 2 - 50 According to what we have read, how many times did the Hebrew Civilization migrate?

Answer 2 – 50 Three 1st from Mesopotamia to Canaan 2nd from Canaan to Egypt because of famine 3rd from Egypt back to Canaan to avoid being slaves

Question 3 - 10 Abraham is known as the “________of the Hebrews”

Answer 3 – 10 Father

Question 3 - 20 Abraham is believed to be the first to believe in Judaism. What made Judaism different than the prior religions of the world?

Answer 3 – 20 A single God

Question 3 - 30 The sacred agreement between Abraham and God is known as what?

Answer 3 – 30 Covenant

Question 3 - 40 What is a sacrifice?

A gift of usually an animal for slaughter as a way to honor gods. Answer 3 – 40 A gift of usually an animal for slaughter as a way to honor gods.

WHAT IS THIS A PAINTING OF? Question 3 - 50 WHAT IS THIS A PAINTING OF?

The almost sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham as asked by God. Answer 3 – 50 The almost sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham as asked by God.

Question 4 - 10 The name of a person who speaks or interprets for God to other people is _______.

Answer 4 – 10 Prophet

Question 4 - 20 What did God do to punish the Egyptian pharaoh who would not free Moses and his people?

Released ten terrible plagues Answer 4 – 20 Released ten terrible plagues

Question 4 - 30 The escape of the Hebrews from Egypt back to Canaan was known as what?

Answer 4 – 30 Exodus

Question 4 - 40 Moses had a set of rules or laws, one of these said that the Sabbath was a day of rest and worship. What were they called?

Answer 4 – 40 Ten Commandments

Question 4 - 50 What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Exodus?

Answer 4 – 50 Passover

Question 5 - 10 Choose the best choice: David slays a fierce warrior named…. a. Beast b. Dante c. Goliath d. Tut

Answer 5 – 10 C. Goliath

Question 5 - 20 How was David rewarded for slaying the warrior?

David was named king of the Hebrew Civilization. Answer 5 – 20 David was named king of the Hebrew Civilization.

Question 5 - 30 Where does David choose for the capital city?

Answer 5 – 30 Jerusalem

Question 5 - 40 How did Solomon’s actions of building of the temple and high taxes affect the Hebrews’ attitude towards him?

Answer 5 – 40 Solomon’s actions as King angered many Hebrews and the Kingdom broke apart toward the end of his reign into Israel and Judah.

Question 5 - 50 What was Solomon’s greatest contribution to the Jewish people for centuries after his death?

The Temple of Jerusalem Answer 5 – 50 The Temple of Jerusalem