The Growth of Judaism (3.3)

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a Jewish religious leader

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rabbi

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a Jewish house of worship

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synagogue

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food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws

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kosher

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the deliverer sent by God

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messiah

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a Greek word meaning "scattered"

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diaspora

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During Cyrus's rule, why did the Jews look to their religion for leadership?

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The Jews looked to their religious leaders because the Persians would not let them run their government.

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Judah became part of the Greek empire under what ruler?

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Alexander the Great

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What is celebrated by the Jews during Hanukkah?

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the cleansing of the temple

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What did Jewish laws emphasize?

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self-control

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Yhanan ben Zaccai helped Judaism survive the loss and destruction of the second . . .

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temple