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commandments
an order to do something
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an order to do something
commandments
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monotheism
belief in 1 God
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belief in 1 God
monotheism
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prophet
a person chosen by God to bring truth to a ruler and the people
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a person chosen by God to bring truth to a ruler and the people
prophet
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rabbi
a teacher who discussed how laws should be interpreted
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a teacher who discussed how laws should be interpreted
rabbi
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ethical
behavior based on ideas of right and wrong
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behavior based on ideas of right and wrong
ethical
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scripture
sacred writings
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sacred writings
scripture
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judge
usually a warrior or a prophet who could inspire an army of volunteers to defend their land
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usually a warrior or a prophet who could inspire an army of volunteers to defend their land
judge
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Abraham
The father of the Hebrew people. God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of many nations and the land of Canaan would belong to him and his descendants.
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The father of the Hebrew people. God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of many nations and the land of Canaan would belong to him and his descendants.
Abraham
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Moses
Freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and led them to the promised land (Canaan). Gave them the 10 commandments.
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Freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and led them to the promised land (Canaan). Gave them the 10 commandments.
Moses
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Solomon
Wise king and son of David, built a great temple in Jerusalem, considered the author of Proverbs
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Son of David, built a great temple in Jerusalem, considered the author of Proverbs
Solomon
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David
Great fighter and became king after Saul died, wrote the psalms
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Great fighter and became king after Saul died, wrote the psalms
David
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Cyrus the Great
king of Persia who allowed the Jews to return home from Persia
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king of Persia who allowed the Jews to return home from Persia
Cyrus the Great
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Deborah
a well-known judge who inspired an army to win a great battle
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a well-known judge who inspired an army to win a great battle
Deborah
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How was the religion of the Hebrews different from the religion of the Egyptians?
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What was the Promised Land? To whom was it promised?
The land of Canaan. It was promised to Abraham and his descendants.
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What was the Promised Land? To whom was it promised?
The land of Canaan. It was promised to Abraham and his descendants.
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Who led the Hebrews out of slavery?
Moses
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What happened during the forty years that the Hebrews lived in the desert?
They learned more about God's commandments, battled other people, and Moses died.
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What is the Hebrew Bible?
The scriptures consisting of 3 sections: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings
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What is the Hebrew Bible?
The scriptures consisting of 3 sections: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings
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What is the Torah? Why was it important to the Jews?
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It contained the ten commandments and many other rules.
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What is the Torah? Why was it important to the Jews?
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It contained the ten commandments and many other rules.
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What was the Diaspora?
The community of Jews living away from their ancient homeland.
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The community of Jews living away from their ancient homeland.
Diaspora
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What were the basic beliefs of Judaism?
Monotheism and ethical behavior
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How was the Hebrews' God different from the Egyptians' Gods?
He was merciful and just while the Egyptians' gods were vengeful
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Why was Cyrus the Great important to the Jews?
He allowed them to leave Persia and return to the land of Jerusalem
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