C7S1-2 Early Hebrews & Jewish Beliefs/Texts

According to the Hebrew Bible, God promised to lead this man to a new land (Canaan) and that his descendants would become a mighty nation.

• Abraham
• Moses
• Saul

According to the Hebrew Bible, this man led the Israelites out of slavery in a journey called the Exodus.

• Abraham
• Moses
• Solomon

According to the Hebrew Bible, this man was given the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.

• Abraham
• Moses
• David

Why did the Egyptian pharaoh finally agree to free the Israelites from slavery?

• A series of terrible plagues struck Egypt
• Moses defeated him in battle
• Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews

What was the Exodus?

• Abraham's journey from Mesopotamia to Canaan
• The dispersal of the Jews outside of Israel and Judah
• The Hebrew's departure from slavery in Egypt

First king of Israel. Never won full support of the religious and tribal leaders.

• Saul
• David
• Solomon

Israelite king admired for his military skills and poetry. He won the full support of the tribal leaders and established the capital of Israel at Jerusalem.

• Saul
• David
• Solomon

Strong Israelite king who expanded trade and wealth. Built a great temple to God in Jerusalem.

• Saul
• David
• Solomon

When Solomon died, the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms called... 

• Israel and Canaan
• Judah and Persia
• Israel and Judah

What is a Jewish house of worship?

• synagogue
• diaspora
• Torah