Section #3.3 “The Growth of Judaism” p93-102
Exile and Return
What vocabulary term means to be forced to leave your land? 1. What vocabulary term means to be forced to leave your land? exhile
What is the name of the religion practiced by Israelites? 2. What is the name of the religion practiced by Israelites? Judaism
3. What vocabulary term means “the weekly day of worship and rest” practiced by Jews Sabbath
When does the Sabbath begin for people of the Jewish faith? 4. When does the Sabbath begin for people of the Jewish faith? At sundown on Friday
When does the Sabbath end? 5. When does the Sabbath end? At sundown on Sunday
6. When do you call the place where people of the Jewish faith go to worship? synagogues
What group of people allowed the Jews to return to Judah? 7. What group of people allowed the Jews to return to Judah? The Persians
What is the first book of the Torah called? 8. What is the first book of the Torah called? Genesis
9. The Torah and the Prophets are some of the writings contained in this document. The Hebrew Bible
The Jews and the Greeks
10. Who introduced the Greek language and Greek ways to the people in Judah? Alexander the Great
6. What vocabulary term is used to describe how the Jewish people were scattered and living in many different countries? diaspora
7. What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt and their return to the Promised Land? Passover
7. What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Jewish New Year? Rosh Hoshana
7. What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates religious freedom and the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem? Hanukkah
7. What ? Passover
7. What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt and their return to the Promised Land? Passover
7. What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt and their return to the Promised Land? Passover
What vocabulary term means “money given to a stronger ruler?” 8. What vocabulary term means “money given to a stronger ruler?” tribute
What were some of King David’s main legacies? 9. What were some of King David’s main legacies? - He united all of the tribes - He conquered Jerusalem and made it the Israelite capital - He created an empire
Why did David place heavy taxes on the Israelites? 10. Why did David place heavy taxes on the Israelites? He needed money to build in Jerusalem
Who became king after David died? 11. Who became king after David died? His son - Solomon
What vocabulary term is a synonym for wise sayings? 12. What vocabulary term is a synonym for wise sayings? proverbs
Why did the Israelites dislike Solomon? 13. Why did the Israelites dislike Solomon? He made them pay heavy taxes
What did Solomon want money for? 14. What did Solomon want money for? To build temples and buildings in Jerusalem
What happened to Jerusalem when Solomon died? 15. What happened to Jerusalem when Solomon died? It split into two kingdoms.
A Troubled Time
The prophets said that people had to please ___. 16. The prophets said that people had to please ___. God
What two empires wanted to conquer land in the Israelite kingdom? 17. What two empires wanted to conquer land in the Israelite kingdom? The Assyrians and the Chaldeans
Why did the Assyrians and Chaldeans want to conquer land in Jerusalem? 17. Why did the Assyrians and Chaldeans want to conquer land in Jerusalem? They wanted to control the trade routes that ran through the Israelite kingdoms
What empire conquered Israel? 18. What empire conquered Israel? The Assyrians
19. What group of people conquered the land in Judah and forced the Israelites to pay tribute? The Egyptians
How did the Chaldeans become rulers in Judah? 20. How did the Chaldeans become rulers in Judah? They conquered Egypt
21. What group of people held thousands of Jews captive to prevent a revolt? The Babylonians