Jewish History Flashcard

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What was the promised land that the Israelites aimed to reach?

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Canaan

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Who conquered Jerusalem after the Israelites?

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Romans

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What is the term used to describe the scattering of Jews from Jerusalem to other parts of the world?

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Diaspora

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Which two groups enslaved the Jewish people according to the text?

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Assyrians and Babylonians

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What historical event led to the murder of more than 6 million Jews?

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The Holocaust

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What was the main reason for the formation of the Jewish state of Israel in 1948?

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To provide a homeland for Jews

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What was one of the reasons Jews were targeted in Europe during the 1300s?

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They were blamed for the Black Death

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What does the term "othering" mean in the context of Jewish history?

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Viewing as separate and different

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When were the Jewish people given a homeland and why?

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1948, to establish a nation after WWII

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Why is there conflict to this day between Jews and Muslims?

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Disputes over land and religious significance