Front

What was the Torah?

Back

The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible

Front

Which sea is NOT in the Middle East? The Mediterranean Sea, The Red Sea, The Dead Sea, The Caspian Sea

Back

The Caspian Sea

Answer explanation

Remember: Dead, Med, Red are in the Middle East :-)

Front

What concept means that you believe in only ONE God?

Back

monotheism

Front

What do we call the descendants of Jacob?

Back

Israelites

Front

What makes Judaism so different from the other ancient religions we studied, such as Hinduism and the Egyptian beliefs?

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The Jewish people were monotheistic; they believed in ONE God

Front

Who is the FATHER of the Israelites?

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Abraham

Front

The Torah describes how each person can contribute to society and how their personal actions can impact the whole community. What can we call this?

Back

individual worth

Front

What was the name of laws believed to be given by God to Moses that were used to control social behavior in Ancient Israel (and still today!)?

Back

The 10 Commandments

Front

Which religion was founded by the Hebrew people? (hint.... our unit!)

Back

Judaism

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Who was considered the first Hebrew patriarch and is present in all three major monotheistic religions? (Christianity, Islam and Judaism)

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Abraham