Grade 6 Topic 6 Vocabulary

What is the definition of Tanakh?

• the Jewish sacred scriptures consisting of the Torah, Nevi’im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). It is sometimes called the Hebrew Bible.

• a collection of ancient Greek myths and legends.

• the holy book of Islam, revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

• a set of philosophical texts from ancient China.

What is the definition of covenant?

• an agreement or promise

• a type of punishment

• a religious ceremony

• a historical event

What is the definition of Torah?

• Judaism’s most sacred text, consisting of the first five books of the Tanakh

• A collection of Hindu religious hymns

• The holy scripture of Islam

• A Buddhist philosophical text

What is the definition of commandment?

• a divine rule

• a type of government

• a musical instrument

• a scientific theory

What is the definition of Israelite?

• an early name for the Jewish people

• a type of ancient Egyptian ruler

• a city in ancient Mesopotamia

• a festival celebrated in Greece

Who was Abraham?

• the first leader of the Jews, often referred to as the “Father of Judaism”

• a famous Egyptian pharaoh

• the founder of Buddhism

• a Roman emperor

Who was Moses?

• Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in the Exodus from Egypt

• Greek philosopher who taught Socrates

• Roman emperor who built the Colosseum

• Egyptian pharaoh who built the pyramids

What is the definition of Exodus?

• the escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom

• a festival celebrated by the Israelites

• the building of the pyramids in Egypt

• the creation of the Ten Commandments

What is the definition of Judaism?

• one of the earliest religions based on worshipping one God, developed among the ancient Israelites

• a philosophy that denies the existence of any deity

• a religion that worships multiple gods and goddesses

• an ancient form of government based on democracy

What is the definition of exile?

• to banish or expel from one’s own country or home

• to welcome someone into a new country

• to celebrate a national holiday

• to build a new home in your own country