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32 Cards in this Set
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Where is Palestine? What is this area later known as?
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The eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; Israel
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What is important about the location of Palestine?
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It made it a cultural crossroads. it connected Asia and Africa.
East: Assyria and Babylonia West: Egypt It's seaports opened two important waterways Mediterranean -> Atlantic and Red |
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What is the importance of Canaan?
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it was the land God promised to the Hebrews
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Where is Canaan located?
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between the Jordan river and Mediterranean Sea
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Define Torah. How do Christians view them?
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Torah: The first five books of the Hebrew bible.
Christians respect them at part of the Old Testament |
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What is the importance of the Torah?
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It describes some events that have actually happened, and contained stories that taught important lessons.
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Who is Abraham?
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God chose Abraham to be the "father" of the Hebrew people. He was a shepherd who lived in Ur. He moved his people to Canaan.
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Were the Hebrews monotheistic or polytheistic?
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Monotheistic. They believed in one god, Yahweh.
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What god did the Hebrews worship?
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Yahweh
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What was the importance of Yahweh?
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Yahweh had power over all people, not just Hebrews. Yahweh looked after the Hebrews because Abraham had promised to obey him.
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What is a covenant?
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a mutual promise between God and the founder of the Hebrew people
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Explain why Hebrews migrated to Egypt
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because of a drought and a threat of famine
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What happened to the Hebrews when the first arrived to Egypt?
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they were given places of honor
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What eventually happened to the Hebrews?
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they were forced into slavery
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What is the Exodus?
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The event when Hebrews fled Egypt between 1500BC-1200BC
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What is passover?
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The remembering of Exodus.
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Why is Moses important to the Hebrews?
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He was the man who led them out of slavery.
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What did the new covenant include?
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The Ten Commandments of the Bible
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What is the role of women in the Hebrew society?
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They could not officiate at religious ceremonies. Most important duty-raise her children and provide moral leadership for them.
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Who is Deborah?
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One of the most prominent judges whose leadership was unusual for a Hebrew woman.
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What is the purpose of prophets?
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They are religious teachers; believed to be chosen as messengers to reveal God's will
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What did they teach the Hebrews?
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They had a duty both to worship God and to live justly with one another
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Did the Hebrew get along with Philistines or Canaanites?
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Canaanites
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What tribe was left after Hebrews exile, and what did the Hebrews become and why?
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Judah; Jews for Judaism
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What was the new Kingdom under Saul, David, and Soloman called?
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Israel
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Who is Saul and his important achievements/characteristics?
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The first of the 3 kings, mainly chosen because of his success in driving the Philistines out
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Who is David and his important achievements/characteristics?
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David was Saul's son-in-law who was an extremely popular leader. He united the tribes, established Jerusalem as the capital, and founded a dynasty.
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Who is Soloman and his important achievements/characteristics?
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Soloman was David's son who ended up being the most powerful of the Hebrew kings. He built a trading empire with Hiram's help. He built a great temple to glorify god. His building expenses caused must discontent.
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What happens to Israel after Soloman's death?
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The Jews in the northern part revolt, and the kingdom divides into two (922 BC)
N - Israel S - Judah |
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Who did Israel and Judah have to pay a tribute to and why did they pay it?
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to Assyria in hopes to assure that the mighty Assyrian empire would not attack
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Who falls first to the Assyrians, Israel or Judah? Why did they fall first?
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Israel fell first because in 725BC, the Assyrians began the siege of Israel's capital, Samaria.
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Which culture falls to the Babylonians and where were they exiled?
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The southern kingdom of Judah; Babylon
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