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