Origins of Judaism

Where did Ancient Hebrews start the Kingdom of Israel?

• Along the Euphrates River

• Egypt

• Ur

• Canaan

Which of these western traditions are a result of Jewish influence? Mark all that apply.

• The right to a fair trial with evidence and witnesses

• The idea that rulers are not above the law

• Everyone is worthy or respect, regardless of their social status

• Everyone has to worship the all one-powerful God

To complete the diagram, which phrase best belongs in the empty box?

• Israelites move to Egypt

• Israelites start herding goats

• Israelites wander in the desert

• Israelites break into warring tribes

Find Isaac on the family tree below. According to the family tree, Isaac was Sarah’s

• son

• brother

• husband

• grandson

When people read from the Torah, they are reading from

• the Prophets and the Writings.

• the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

• an ancient Egyptian book about the Hebrew people.

• a collection of prayers and poems used by the early Jews.

How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan?

• He guided the Israelites out of Egypt.

• He moved with his family from Mesopotamia.

• He passed through the area as a wandering shepherd.

• He led an army that won the land from the Philistines.

Which of these conclusions does the map support about the Jewish people's trip from Egypt to Canaan?

• It was largely by boat.

• It followed a direct route.

• It cost many people their lives.

• It took many years to complete.

What was the significance of Solomon's construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem?

• It marked the beginning of the Roman Empire.

• It was important in the development of Judaism and the ancient Jewish nation of Israel.

• It was the first temple built in Egypt.

• It was a symbol of Greek mythology.

What was the first religion based on worshipping one God, developed among the ancient Israelites?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

God had made a promise to Abraham to protect his descendants. This promise could also be called a

• Eventually

• Generation

• Covenant