1. Hebrews Founders of the faith known as Judaism

2. First Hebrew was…. Abraham

3. Abraham was… Originally from Ur, Mesopotamia Originally from Ur, Mesopotamia The founder of the Jews The founder of the Jews Believed in one God-Yahweh Believed in one God-Yahweh Same one god that Christianity, Muslims believe in Same one god that Christianity, Muslims believe in

4. Abraham sacrificing Isaac:

5. Belief in One God is.. Monotheism!!!!!! Monotheism!!!!!!

6. Connection with Egypt Migrate their due to famine Migrate their due to famine First are welcomed First are welcomed Eventually forced to be slaves Eventually forced to be slaves Moses leds Jews/Hebrews out (Exodus) Moses leds Jews/Hebrews out (Exodus)

7. Michelangelo's Moses

8. After Egypt.. Moses takes down God’s laws on tablets..10 commandments Moses takes down God’s laws on tablets..10 commandments Jews/Hebrews split up into twelve tribes Jews/Hebrews split up into twelve tribes By end of exile, only tribe of Judah intacted..hence Jews and Judaism-Torah as book By end of exile, only tribe of Judah intacted..hence Jews and Judaism-Torah as book Settle in the Jordan river valley Settle in the Jordan river valley

9. Symbol of Judaism:

10. A Place called Israel Between 1020-922 B.C. Hebrews unite under three kings; Saul, David, Solomon Between 1020-922 B.C. Hebrews unite under three kings; Saul, David, Solomon Solomon builds the temple mount to glorify God in Jerusalem Solomon builds the temple mount to glorify God in Jerusalem

11. What Happens? Split into 2 kingdoms Split into 2 kingdoms Fall to Assyrians in 722 B.C. Fall to Assyrians in 722 B.C. Fall to Babylonians in 586 B.C. Fall to Babylonians in 586 B.C. Exiled to Babylon and temple is destroyed Exiled to Babylon and temple is destroyed

12. Continued… Rebuild temple in 515 B.C. with Persian permission Rebuild temple in 515 B.C. with Persian permission Temple destroyed by Romans around 70 A.D. Temple destroyed by Romans around 70 A.D. A.D. 132, Romans drive them from their homeland..known as Diaspora. A.D. 132, Romans drive them from their homeland..known as Diaspora.

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14. Was Judaism the first ever religion? A. A. Yes B. B. No

15. Who was the founder of Judaism A. A. Moses B. B. Isaac C. C. Abraham D. D. David

16. What is the Holy Book of Judaism? A. A. Torah B. B. Bible C. C. Quran D. D. Upanishads

17. Hebrews refer to God as A. A. Allah B. B. Jesus C. C. Yahweh D. D. Ahira Mazda

18. This symbol is known as the A. A. Star of David B. B. Star of Moses C. C. Hebrew Star D. D. Star of Abraham

19. Did the Hebrews have the first monotheistic religion? A. A. Yes B. B. No

20. Judaism went on to influence A. A. Christianity B. B. Islam C. C. Christianity and Islam D. D. None of the above

21. Judaism started in this part of the world A. A. Asia B. B. Africa C. C. Europe D. D. Middle East