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16 Cards in this Set
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DIASPORA
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The scattering of Jews by force
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How did the Jews keep their religion alive during Diaspora?
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1.) following the Torah
2.) Rabbis teaching them 3.) Building synagogues |
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What country does modern day Israel share land with?
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Palestine
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What is the religion of Jewish people called?
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Judaism
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What Jewish holiday celebrates the Maccabees victory over the Syrians in 164 BC?
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Hanukkah
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COVENANT
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a special agreement between the Israelis and God
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TORAH
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the religious book of Judaism
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SYNAGOGUE
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a building of meeting place for Jewish worship and instruction
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RABBI
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leader of a Jewish congregation; teacher
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David
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1.) unites Israel
2.) ruled for 40 years 3.) expands Israel 4.) made Jerusalem the capital |
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Who led the Jews out of Egypt? Why?
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Moses led the Jews out of Egypt to avoid slavery.
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Who is the father of Judaism?
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Abraham
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MESSIAH
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the hoped for king who would free the Jews; anointed one
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Who brought the Ten Commandments down from Mt. Sinai?
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Moses
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What religion did Jesus adapt many ideas and practices from?
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Judaism
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SOLOMON
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1.) 3rd king
2.) created peace treaties 3.) increased trade 4.) built the first temple 5.) built forts |
