World Civilizations
The Hebrews and Judaism: Early Hebrews
Name _________________________
1.
When did the Hebrews appear in southwest Asia?
2.
What is the story of Abraham?
3.
Why might the Hebrews moved to Egypt?
4.
Why did the Pharaoh enslave the Jews?
5.
How did Moses convince the Pharaoh to let his people go?
6.
What was the Exodus?
7.
What did Moses receive from God on Mt. Sinai? What was its
importance?
8.
What happens when the Israelites finally reach Canaan?
9.
What brought about the need for Kings? Who was the first? How
did he rate?
17.
10.
Describe David’s road to King.
11.
Compare and contrast him to Saul as a ruler.
12.
Who was Solomon? What were some of his achievements?
13.
What happened after the death of Solomon? What would happen
to the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah?
14.
What was the Diaspora? How long did the Jews remain under
Persian rule?
15.
What did the Maccabees do? When did the Romans conquer and
come to rule?
16.
What was Roman rule like for the Jews?
Describe some of the women of note from the Hebrews.