Ancient Israel Vocabulary Bayou Bridges

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What is famine?

Back

An extreme shortage of food that results in widespread hunger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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Who is a prophet?

Back

Someone chosen by God to bring a message to people.

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What does exile mean?

Back

The state of being made to live outside a place as a form of punishment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is polytheism?

Back

The belief that gods control many parts of daily life.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is monotheism?

Back

The belief in one God.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the Tanakh?

Back

The Hebrew Bible, which includes the Torah, Prophets, and Writings.

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What does it mean to be banished?

Back

To be expelled from a place as a form of punishment.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is an exodus?

Back

A mass departure of people, often referring to the Israelites leaving Egypt.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Who was David?

Back

A king of Israel known for uniting the tribes and establishing Jerusalem as the capital.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What are ziggurats?

Back

Massive structures built in ancient Mesopotamia, often serving as temples.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4