Ancient Israelites

Front

The ______ contains written records and teachings of the Jews, as well as hundreds of commandments that direct moral and religious conduct.

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Torah, Tora

Front

Who was the ancestor of the Israelites and is considered "the father of the Jews?"

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Abraham

Front

Where did the Israelites settle? Options: Egypt, Canaan, Iraq, Mesopotamia

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Canaan

Front

Why did the Israelites flee from Canaan to Egypt in 1800 BCE?

Back

Famine

Front

What is the name for the event in which the Israelites escaped from Egypt where they had been enslaved?

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The Exodus

Front

Why was Judaism such a new and novel religion in ancient times?

Back

It was monotheistic.

Front

According to the Torah, who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God?

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Moses

Front

What holy city did King David establish, which become the capital of Israel?

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Jerusalem

Front

Due to some Israelites being unhappy with Solomon's rule, the kingdom of Israel broke up into two nations. The north was called Israel and the south was called _______.

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Judah, juda

Front

Who invaded Israel in 722 BC and forced the Israelites to move resulting in the end of the northern kingdom?

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Assyrians