Ancient Israel and Judaism study guide

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Unit VI: Israel Study Guide: Test & Study Guide Due
Word Bank: (Some words may be used more than once) Monotheistic Trade
Alphabet Mesopotamia Egypt Canaan Purple Phoenicians
1. Abraham traveled from _____________________ towards_______________________.
2. Moses traveled from _______________________ towards ________________________.
3. These Canaanite people known as _______________________ became expert sailors,
traders, and shipbuilders and their economy was based on_______________________
4. In addition to lumber, the Phoenicians traded ivory, silver, lumber, slaves, glass objects &
the very popular and rare dye to make _____________________________ fabric.
5. Phoenicians developed the first __________________________________. Why/how did
this writing system spread throughout the Mediterranean? Explain your answer
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6. The Jewish religion believes in one god, what type of religion is this known as?
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7. What civilization do these boats belong to? ___________________________________.
What did they use them for?
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8. Who is this Hebrew man?
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9. What important Hebrew tablet is he holding?
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Word Bank: Mediterranean Sea, RedSea, Egypt, Canaan, Israel, Mesopotamia
10. Which area is labeled C on the map above? ____________________________________
11. Which letter would label where the Mediterranean Sea is located? __________________
12. Which area is labeled B on the map? _________________________________________
Hebrew Kings: SAUL, DAVID, and SOLOMON
13. I was known for my wisdom. I was the son of David. I created the First Temple in
Jerusalem. When I died the kingdom split in two.
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14. I was the first king in Israel. The people chose me because I was such a strong military
leader. I went against God’s Laws. I tried to kill my son’s best friend and my military
commander.
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15. I was the second king. I was known for my bravery, military leadership, and my musical
talents. I am considered to be the “greatest Israelite king.”
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True or False: If False rewrite the sentence to make it true.
16. True or False. The Israelites differed from many nations by worshipping only one god.
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17. True or False. David was a Hebrew man raised as an Egyptian Prince. He led the
Israelites out of slavery
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18. True or False. King Solomon is credited with having written the book of Genesis in the
Hebrew Bible.
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19. True or False. While in exile in Babylon the Israelites began to worship in synagogues.
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20. True of False. The departure of the Israelite slaves out of slavery to the Promised Land is
called The Barak. __________________________________________________
21. True or False. King David wrote the book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible.
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22. What is this symbol called? 
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23. What religion is it closely associated with?
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Matching
24. __________________________ the city the Israelites marched
around for 6 days until the walls tumbled down.
25. The ____________________ was housed in the Tabernacle
and later moved to the First Temple.
26. _________________________ celebrates the Jews victorious
rebellion against the Greeks.
27. The ________________________ make up the Hebrew Bible.
28. The _______________________ were found in a cave and
held much information about life for the Israelites during
Roman occupation.
29. Jacob’s twelve sons became leaders of the
________________________.
30. ______________________ was rumored to have been the
pharaoh during the time of Moses and the great Exodus.
31. Judaism is a _____________________ religion.
32. The groups of Jewish people living outside of the Jewish homeland is call the
____________________________
A. Twelve Tribes of
Israel
B. Ramses II
C. Hanukkah
D. Jericho
E. Torah, Prophets,
Writings
F. Dead Sea Scrolls.
G. Ark of the
Covenant
H. Monotheistic
I. Diaspora

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Timeline: Fill in the timeline with the events below and answer the corresponding questions
Events: c. 1800 BC Abraham traveled to Canaan
c. AD 70 Romans destroy temple in Jerusalem
c. 722 BC Assyrians destroy northern kingdom of Israel
c. 586 BC Chaldeans destroy Jerusalem
33. Which is the first event on the timeline?
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34. Which is the last event on the timeline?
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35. How many years passed between Abraham traveling from Canaan until the Romans
destroyed the temple in Jerusalem?
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36. How many years passed between the Assyrians destroying northern kingdom of Israel
and the Chaldeans destroying Jerusalem?
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37. Where would this event go on the timeline? “c. 167 BC Maccabean revolt.” A, B, or C
Explain your answer
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A B C