World History Reading Guide Chapter 1 Section 3

The Jews of ancient times were known as:

• Phoenicians

• Hebrews

• Romans

• Greeks

The Israelite nation was founded by:

• Moses

• Abraham

• David

• Solomon

The Israelites were led out of more than 400 years of slavery in Egypt by:

• Abraham

• Moses

• David

• Solomon

Monotheistic means:

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in one god

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in nature spirits

God promised the Israelites:

• A land of their own

• Riches and power

• Fame among nations

• A life without hardship

The Torah is:

• A collection of Jewish laws and teachings

• A Christian holy book

• A type of ancient currency

• A Roman historical document

The Torah consists of:

• The first five books of the Hebrew Bible

• The entire New Testament

• The teachings of Buddha

• The Quran

God gave the Ten Commandments to:

• Moses

• Abraham

• Noah

• David

Jewish prophets were individuals who:

• Led armies into battle

• Delivered messages from God

• Built the first temple

• Invented the Hebrew language

The Diaspora refers to:

• The scattering of the Jewish people from their homeland

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The building of the Great Wall of China

• The invention of writing