Origins of Judaism

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When people read from the Torah, they are reading from

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the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

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How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan (modern Israel)?

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He moved with his family from Mesopotamia.

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How did ancient Judaism differ from other religions at that time?

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belief in one God

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What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land? Options: Ur, Egypt, Canaan (modern Israel), Babylon

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Canaan (modern Israel)

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The word exodus means “departure.” In the history of the Israelites, the Exodus was the departure from

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Egypt.

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What did Moses bring to his people from Mount Sinai?

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the Ten Commandments

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______ is the Jewish holy book.

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Torah

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__________ is the belief in one god.

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Monotheism

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What are the 10 Commandments?

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Laws and guidelines on how to live for God

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Abraham started the Jewish religion in Canaan. Where is that located today? Options: Mesopotamia, Israel, Egypt

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Israel