Chapter 5 Judaism and the Jewish People

Which event resulted in the kingdom of Israel becoming divided? 

Where in the Hebrew Bible is the traditional history of the Jewish people found?

Why did God give Moses the Ten Commandments? 

Which Israelite captured Jerusalem and made it the capital of the Kingdom of Israel? 

Which other biblical figure besides Abraham led the Israelites into the Promised Land of Canaan? 

Where was the birthplace of the Jewish patriarch Abraham?

1.The Israelites practiced _____________, which means that they believed in only one God. 

Which activity is least important to the good practice of Judaism? 

The ____________ is the best resource for helping Jews understand God’s law. 

Outside of Israel, where does the largest number of Jews live today? 

All of the following Bible characters are Jewish patriarchs EXCEPT

Where was the Promised Land that the Torah says God promised to the Israelites as a permanent home? 

According to the Bible, when did the time of the judges end?

Which part of the modern world has been least affected by the Jewish Diaspora? 

Which Jewish writing is the best resource for helping Jews to understand God’s laws?

According to the Bible, where did the Israelites live for 40 years before their return to their Promised Land? 

The common set of values and beliefs shared by Judaism and Christianity is known as the  

Obedience to the Hebrew Bible’s commandment to “Love your fellow [human being] as yourself” is the reason that many Jews

Jews are called to practice ____________, or acting or living in a way that is ethically right and obeys God’s laws. 

The traditional beginnings of Judaism are described in an ancient text known as the

The book of Exodus states that the Israelites were led out of slavery in Egypt by 

Which two conquerors were most responsible for forcing Jews from Israel and scattering them across the ancient world?

The story of the Jewish people begins w/ the Bible’s account of ____traveling with his family from Mesopotamia to Canaan

What event led to the Diaspora? 

By which ancient event do historians mark the beginning of the Jewish Diaspora? 

Which of the following is NOT a legacy of Judaism?

Which part of the Hebrew Bible includes great works of Hebrew literature such as Psalms and Proverbs?

What do Jews believe to be the most important way to show their faithfulness to God?