1. Ancient Hebrews and the Origins of Judaism
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Ancient Hebrews and the Origins of Judaism
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2. Introduction
What we Know
Abraham
Moses
David and Solomon 10 20 30 40 50

3. Question
Hebrews are responsible for what religion?

4. Answer 1 – 10
Judaism

5. Question
Canaan was located in what modern day country?

6. Answer 1 – 20
Israel

7. Question
Where was Canaan located in regards to Egypt?

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

9. Question
Torah is known as what to Christians?

10. Answer 1 – 40
Old Testament

11. Question
What does the Torah contain?

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

13. Question
What was used to learn the history of the Jewish people and the development of Judaism?

14. Answer 2 – 10
The Torah

15. Question
Where did Hebrews and Abraham live before moving to Canaan?

16. Answer 2 – 20
Ur in Mesopotamia

17. Question
Why did the Hebrews move to Egypt?

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

19. Question
What happened after the Hebrews escaped Egypt?

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

21. Question
According to what we have read, how many times did the Hebrew Civilization migrate?

22. 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

23. Question
Abraham is known as the “________of the Hebrews”

24. Answer 3 – 10
Father

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

26. Answer 3 – 20
A single God

27. Question
The sacred agreement between Abraham and God is known as what?

28. Answer 3 – 30
Covenant

29. Question
What is a sacrifice?

30. 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.

31. WHAT IS THIS A PAINTING OF?
Question
WHAT IS THIS A PAINTING OF?

32. 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.

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

34. Answer 4 – 10
Prophet

35. Question
What did God do to punish the Egyptian pharaoh who would not free Moses and his people?

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

37. Question
The escape of the Hebrews from Egypt back to Canaan was known as what?

38. Answer 4 – 30
Exodus

39. Question
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?

40. Answer 4 – 40
Ten Commandments

41. Question
What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Exodus?

42. Answer 4 – 50
Passover

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

44. Answer 5 – 10
C. Goliath

45. Question
How was David rewarded for slaying the warrior?

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

47. Question
Where does David choose for the capital city?

48. Answer 5 – 30
Jerusalem

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

50. 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.

51. Question
What was Solomon’s greatest contribution to the Jewish people for centuries after his death?

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