Ch. 7

The belief in only one god.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the central beliefs of Judaism?

The Hebrew name for God

People who are said to receive messages from God to be taught to others.

He expanded the kingdom, became trading allies w/ Egypt & Phoenecia, and had a temple built.

A time for Jews to remember the Exodus

Found in 1947, these are writings by Jews who lived about 2,000 years ago.

Two most sacred of all Jewish holidays.

How many days does Hanukkah last?

____________ was the 1st king of Israel.  He was a good military commander but not a good king.

A set of commentaries, stories, and folklore.

1,000 Zealots locked themselves in a fortress after revolting against the Romans 

The Jewish family who led a successful revolt for independence.

Religion of the Hebrews; oldest monotheistic religion

Religious teachers

Who was the earliest decedent of the Hebrews?

The most sacred text of Judaism

Celebration of the beginning of a new year in the Jewish calendar

Radical Jews who supported rebellion against the Romans

A code of moral laws given to Moses by God.

The scattering of the Jews outside of Canaan

The journey of the Hebrews, led by Moses, from Egypt to Canaan after being freed from slavery.

Holiest day of the year for the Jewish people, when they ask God to forgive their sin.

Jewish house of worship