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The Origins of Judaism
Directions: Consider the following timeline of the origins of Judaism and use your notes from "Early Israelites"
to respond to the following questions.
2000
B.C.E.
God commands Abraham
to take his people to
Canaan.
What sacred writings describe the early history of the Israelites
(or Hebrews)?
1650
B.C.E.
Descendants of Abraham
move to Egypt.
How did the Egyptians treat the Israelites?
13001200
B.C.E.
Israelites begin their
“exodus” from Egypt.
Why is Moses an important figure in Jewish history?
1020
B.C.E.
Israelites unite and form
the kingdom of Israel.
Describe the achievements of the following Judges:
Deborah:
Saul:
David:
962
B.C.E.
King David is succeeded
by his son Solomon.
What did Solomon do after becoming king?
922
B.C.E.
Kingdom splits into two—
Israel and Judah.
How did the Israelites react to King Solomon’s actions?
722
B.C.E.
586
B.C.E.
Assyrians conquer Israel.
During the difficult period after the Assyrians and the Chaldeans
conquered the Israelites—who arose among the Israelites? What
was their role?
515
B.C.E.
Second Temple is
completed.
Chaldeans attack
Jerusalem and destroy
Solomon’s Temple.
Terms to Know:
monotheism
prophets
covenant
exodus
Diaspora
What ruler allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem?