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| Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt? | Moses |
| According to the Bible, where did the Israelites live for 40 years before their return to their Promised Land? | Sinai desert |
| Where was the birthplace of the Jewish patriarch Abraham? | Ur in Mesopotamia |
| Where was the Promised Land that the Torah says God promised to the Israelites as a permanent home? | Canaan |
| Where in the Hebrew Bible is the traditional history of the Jewish people found? | The Toran, The Writing, the Prophets |
| Which part of the Hebrew Bible includes great works of Hebrew literature such as Psalms and Proverbs? | The Writings |
| Which event resulted in the kingdom of Israel becoming divided? | The death of King Solomon |
| By which ancient event do historians mark the beginning of the Jewish Diaspora? | The Babylonian Captivity |
| What are the common set of values and beliefs shared by Judaism and Christianity known as? | Judeo-Christian Tradition |
| Which Israelite captured Jerusalem and made it the capital of the Kingdom of Israel? | King David |
| The traditional beginnings of Jerusalem are described in what ancient text? | The Torah |
| Which bible characters are Jewish patriarchs? | Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob |
| Why did god give Moses the ten commandments? | To provide the Israelites with laws |
| Which other figure besides Abraham led the Israelites into the Promised Land of Canaan? | Joshua |
| Which Jewish writing is the best resource for helping Jews to understand God's Laws? | the Talmud |
| What do Jews believe to be the most important way to show their faithfulness to God? | following God's laws |
| Which two conquerors were most responsible for forcing Jews from Israel and scattering them across the ancient world? | The Assyrians and the Babylonians |
| According to the Bible, when did the time of the judges end? | when Saul became King of Israel |
| What event led to the Diaspora? | The Babylonian Exile |
| What is the belief in one God called? | monotheism |
| Name 3 reasons why Moses is an important figure in the history of Judaism? | he was chosen by God, he lead the Israelites out of Egypt, he led them during 40 years in the desert |
| What does the Jewish holiday of Passover celebrate? | Passover celebrates God's freeing Jewish people from slavery in Egypt |
| Name and describe the 3 main sections of the Hebrew Bible. | 1. The Torah, 2. The Prophets, 3. The Writings |
| What beliefs do Judaism and Islam share? | Both honor the role of Moses in bringing God's law to mankind. |
| Identify 2 main reasons why so many Jews left Israel in ancient times. | 1. They fled because of harsh treatment 2. They were forced into exile by conquerors. |
