Ancient Israel

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Why did Abraham lead his people out of Ur, Mesopotamia?

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Because God told him to

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What was Abraham promised by God?

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A son and that his descendants would make a great nation.

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Why did the Israelites leave Canaan and move to Egypt?

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Due to famine

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How did the pharaoh initially react to the Israelites' arrival in Egypt?

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He welcomed them and allowed them to settle.

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What led to the Israelites becoming slaves in Egypt?

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Their population grew, making the pharaoh nervous.

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Abraham traveled to Canaan from: Mesopotamia, Mecca, Jerusalem, Egypt

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Mesopotamia

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What is the significance of the Torah in Judaism?

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It is the Jewish holy scripture containing laws and teachings.

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Which Jewish holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt?

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Passover

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Who received the Ten Commandments from God?

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Moses

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What is the Tanakh known as in Christianity?

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The Old Testament