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Chapter 11 and 12 student written questions – use to help study for the test. Also study from the book, class notes and activities. What do historians use the Torah for (p. 101)? A: to understand the history of the Jewish people and the development of Judaism. After escaping from Egypt and wandering the wilderness, the Hebrews eventually made it to this land (p. 101). A: Canaan What area of Egypt did the Hebrews live in (p. 101)? A: North, near the Delta What are other names for the Ancient Hebrews (p. 101)? A: Jews, Jewish People, the Israelites Who is the first ancestor, or patriarch of the Jewish People (p. 102)? A: Abraham Around what time period (year) did Abraham live (p. 102)? A: 1950 BCE What is a covenant (p. 104)? A: a promise, agreement or contract What is a descendent (p. 104)? A: offspring, children, and all future offspring of one family’s children. What were two elements of the Covenant that Abraham made with God (p. 104)? A: protection of the Hebrew people and a promise that the Abraham’s descendents would control Canaan What is the central belief of the Jewish People (p. 103)? A: a belief in one god. What was sacrifice in Ancient religions (p. 105)? A: a gift of a slaughtered animal to honor gods Approximately in what year did Moses live (p. 106) A: 1250 BCE What is the definition of Exodus (106)? A: the escape the Hebrews from Egyptian Slavery. In the Exodus story, what did God do to the Egyptians for not releasing the Hebrews (p. 106)? A: God cast 10 plagues on the Egyptian people. What did the Ten Commandments spell out (p. 107)? A: The duties to God and the basic laws of the Hebrews. Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments (p. 107)? A: On Mount Sinai What were two contributions made by Moses (p. 107)? A: Law giver, led the Hebrews out of Egypt How many years did the Hebrews wander in the desert after leaving Egypt (p. 102)? A: 40 years What is the Ark of the Covenant (p. 108)? A: the chest that held the Ten Commandments. What are two accomplishments of King David (p. 108)? A: United the Jewish People by defeating its surrounding enemies, and making Jerusalem the capital of the Ancient Israelites. Why did Solomon build the First Temple (p. 109)? A: to hold the Ark of the Covenant and to become the center of worship for the Israelites Define monotheism (p. 112)? A: a belief in one god. In what year did Nebuchadrezzar destroy Solomon’s (First) Temple (p. 111)? A: 586 BCE How long did the Jews live in Babylon in exile? A: 50 years What happened in the year 722 BCE (p. 111)? A: The Assyrians conquered the northern kingdom of Israel. When did the Jews start to write the Talmud (p. 113)? A: 200 BCE What is the Talmud (p. 113)? A: Commentaries and interpretations about the Bible How did the Hebrews view their leaders (p. 113)? A: as equal to all other Hebrews before God and the Law. What type of teacher study Jewish Law and teach the beliefs of Judaism (p. 114)? A: Rabbi Who helped preserve Jewish learning the destruction of the Second Temple (p. 116)? A: Yohanan ben Zaccai When did the Jews revolt against the Romans, and how long did they keep the Romans out of Jerusalem? A: 66 CE for 3 years. Who destroyed the Second Temple, and in what year (p. 115)? A: Romans in 70 CE