Name: _____________________________
Date: ________________________
Section: _____________________
Seventh Grade Social Studies
Mr. LaBrache/ Miss Rice
Directions:
After reading the chapter on “The Origins of Judaism” you will create an outline on the information
using the following format as a guide. For all the topics and subtopics (all the bold type) copy down
what you see (on a separate piece of paper) exactly as it appears on the paper. For the questions that
are not in bold print you must find the answers within the text. When you find the answer, put it down
in your outline, making sure that you DO NOT use complete sentences and that you use note-form.
I.
The Origins of Judaism
A.
B.
Introduction
1.
From where did the people who became the Jews originally come?
2.
Around what time period did these people move to Canaan?
3.
The first five books of the Hebrew bible are found in what text?
4.
How is this Hebrew text connected to Christian beliefs?
What we Know About the Ancient Israelites
1.
The Torah
a)
2.
C.
Torah=written records, teachings of Jews
The Early History of the Israelites
a)
“Father of the Jews”=Abraham (from Ur)
b)
Famine hits Canaan, Israelites go to Egypt
c)
Israelites enslaved by Egyptians
Important Jewish Leaders
1.
Abraham
a)
2.
Abraham brings monotheism= “one God”
Moses
a)
Moses frees Israelites from slavery
b)
God gives Moses 10 Commandments
c)
Commandments = laws/fundamental teachings
3.
D.
a)
David unites Israel tribes, sets up capital @ Jerusalem
b)
Solomon builds great temple
The Life of Abraham: Father of the Jews
1.
2.
E.
Kings David and Solomon
Abraham’s Covenant with God
a)
Covenant – sacred agreement
b)
Abraham means – “father of many” / name comes from covenant
with God
Abraham’s Descendents
a)
"parents of the Jewish people” – Abraham & Sarah
b)
12 tribes were descendents of Jacob (Israel)
The Life of Moses: Leader of the Israelites
1.
2.
The Exodus from Egypt
a)
Moses in Egypt - 1300’s BCE
b)
Pharaoh doesn’t free Jews; plagues come
The Ten Commandments
a)
Israelites in desert for 40 years, then to Canaan
b)
Covenant responsibilities = follow commandments, make God’s
teachings known
c)
Moses’ three main contributions:
-
Freed slaves from Egypt
-
Received and delivered 10 commandments
-
United people under one God
F.
The Lives of David and Solomon: Kings of Israel
1.
2.
David Expands the Kingdom of Israel
a)
David’s time - around 1000 BCE
b)
David’s main contributions:
-
Defeated Philistines
-
United Israelites into one single nation
-
Set up capital of Jerusalem
-
Created strong, central government
Solomon Builds the Great Temple of Jerusalem
a)
Solomon king in 965 BCE
b)
Solomon’s main contributions:
-
Signed peace treaties
-
Increased trade
-
Built first temple
-
Strengthened Israel