7th Grade World History Chapter 6 Test Review

According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelites marched around a city's walls for 6 days and finally took control of what?

The Hebrew Bible says the tabernacle housed a sacred object called the

The Hebrew Bible says that this warrior became the first king of the Israelites. 

According to the Hebrew Bible, who led the Israelites in a series of battles to conquer Canaan?

The Philistines, an eastern Mediterranean group, migrated from near present-day 

People of Canaan known as "Sea People" who invaded the Mediterranean around 1200 B.C.

The first five books of the Torah were written on 

In 722 B.C. this people caused the fall of Israel and scattered the ten tribes.

The spread of Jews and their customs and culture beyond the Jewish homeland and across the Mediterranean region known as 

departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt 

By A.D. 132 the Jews had succeeded in becoming free from Roman rule. 

The actions of the Maccabees account for the origin of the festival of Passover.

Who guided Jewish society after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon?

According to the Hebrew Bible, Jacob's 12 sons became 

The Dead Sea Scrolls reveal a great deal about Judaism during Roman times.

___________________ is a holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt. 

Which Jewish holiday is celebrated with a Seder?

Who was a Chaldean king who captured Jerusalem and punished the Jews in 597 B.C.

belief in one all-powerful, just, and personal God

The story of Noah and the ark is in the book of _________________ in the Hebrew Bible 

Some Jewish groups wanted to cooperate with the Romans, while others wanted to rebel openly. 

The book of _________________ explains why the Jews believed suffering would eventually be replaced by goodness. 

Which group gained support of common people by teaching families to practice the Torah's teachings with greater devotion

Who was a Jewish priest who led the guerrilla fight against Seleucid rule?

The kingdoms of Israel and Judah, although separated, preserved the Israelite religion.  

the name of the laws that God gave to Moses

The Israelite prophets urged people to make the world a better place.

According to the Hebrew Bible this king of Israel was a brave warrior, successful leader, and talented poet. 

The Hebrew Bible says King Solomon taxed his people heavily to 

Three sections- The Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings- make up the __________________.

According to the Jewish tradition, this is a weekly day of rest and prayer lasting from sundown on Fri until sundown Sat

King Saul was more successful than King David in battles against the Philistines.

During their long exile, Judaeans became known as 

The northern tribes that broke away from Jerusalem founded a separate kingdom called Judah.

King Solomon was known for his wise sayings, call proverbs. 

Which empire renamed Judea, Palestine, as a kind of punishment after crushing a Jewish revolt?

To be kosher, which of the following foods are Jews not allowed of eat?

an agreement or promise with God 

The Zealots were the most aggressive of the Jewish groups in dealing with the Romans