Israelites Weekly

Label the map.

a

b

c

Egypt

Canaan

Mesopotamia

What land do the ancient Israelite people believe was promised to them by God?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Canaan

• Kush

Match the following terms to their definitions.

• Exodus

• a long document made from pieces of parchment that have been sewn together and rolled up

• covenant

• an agreement with God

• prophet

• a messenger sent by God

• Torah

• the departure of the Israelites out of Egypt

• scroll

• a part of the Hebrew Bible (first 5)

Match the following terms to their definition.

• Zealots

• One of the Jewish groups who wanted a fight against the Romans

• Diaspora

• a special meal eaten during the Passover

• Yom Kippur

• The holiday that celebrates the Hebrew release from slavery in Egypt

• Passover

• the groups of Jews living outside the Jewish homeland

• seder

• the Day of Atonement (the holiest day of the Jewish year)

Which king defeated the Philistines, united the tribes of Israel, established Jerusalem as the capital city, and was most honored by the Jewish people even today.

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

• Cyrus

What were the events in order that led to the Babylonian Exile

• The people of Judah revolted against Babylonian rule.

• The Neo-Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, retook Jerusalem and leveled the city.

• Thousands of Judah's people were forced to leave their homes to live in Babylon.

What is the weekly day of worship and rest?

• Sabbath

• Yom Kippur

• Seder

• Sunday

Which of the following are NOT one of the three main parts of the Tanakh, Hebrew Bible.

• Torah

• Prophets

• Writings

• Letters

Which of these foods is forbidden according to Jewish dietary law?

• Pork

• Chicken

• Fish

• Beef

What Jewish Holiday celebrates the re-dedication of the Temple after the Maccabees recaptured it?

• Hanukkah

• Yom Kippor

• Passover

• Feast of the Tabernacle