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Chapter 7 Study Guide: Hebrews
and Judaism
Name___________________________Date________Period_____
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The Hebrews’ religion was called
________________________________.
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What happened before Abraham
left Mesopotamia?
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To escape slavery, Moses led the
Hebrews out of ____________________.
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Summarize the Exodus:
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After returning to Canaan,
the Hebrews called themselves___________________.
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Describe how King David was
different than King Saul:
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Who became king of the
Israelites after David? ______________.
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Under David,
Israel’s
new capital became_________________________.
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What took place before the
Babylonian Captivity?
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All of the following groups
controlled Israelites at one time or another except which group?
(Romans, Canaanites,
Chaldeans, Persians)
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Give some examples that will
show that Hebrew women had few rights:
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What Hebrew woman was seen as a
model of devotion to one’s family?
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What prompted the pharaoh to
free the Hebrews?
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What does monotheism mean?
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The central beliefs of Judaism
are God, education, justice, and _____________.
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Give some examples that would
demonstrate the Jews’ belief in justice and righteousness?
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The most sacred text in Judaism
is the _____________________.
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A Jewish house of worship is
called a _______________________.
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How are Mosaic laws different
from the Ten Commandments?
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People who receive messages from
God are called_______________________.
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What is the purpose of the
Talmud?
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The Dead Sea Scrolls helped
scholars learn about ___________________________________________________.
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Describe Judaism’s effect on
later cultures:
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What is a common behavior today
comes from the Jewish idea of honoring the Sabbath?
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How did Judaism influence the
development of Islam?
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What Jewish people today believe
in strictly following the Mosaic laws?
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The Hebrew Bible contains
messages from the Hebrew prophets, poetry, songs, stories, and expressions of
Hebrew wisdom but NOT
____________________________________________________________.
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What did the Zealots hope to
achieve?
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What event was most responsible
for ending the first Jewish revolt against the Romans?
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What conclusion can you draw
about the Jews who locked themselves into Masada?
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What happened after the second
Jewish revolt against the Romans?
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Jewish religious leaders were
called___________________________.
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The Ashkenazim descended from
Jews who moved to ______________________.
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Why did the Ashkenazim and
Sephardim develop different rituals and cultures?
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Over time, the Sephardim
developed their own language called________________.
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What holiday celebrates the
rededication of the SecondTemple?
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What event do Jews remember when
celebrating Passover?
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Traditions and holy days help
Jews understand their ____________________.
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What holiday do Jews consider to
be the most holy day of the year?
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How did the event at Masada
end?
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Why do the Jews use the yad when
reading the Torah?
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