alphabet
important contribution of the Phoenicians;
22 symbols to replace sounds; NOT the
alphabet we use today
colony
permanent settlement away from but still
under control of the mother country
Judaism
founded by Abraham; practiced by
Israelites
Jerusalem
modern day capital of Israel
monotheism
the belief in only one god
Passover
Jewish holiday in which Exodus from
Egypt is celebrated
peace treaty
seafaring
promised free shipment of goods;
other countries agreed not to attack them;
guaranteed independence
to make a living by the sea
Torah
Ten Commandments
3 things exchanged
through trade
five books of Moses that contain the
laws of Judaism
set of laws Jewish people believe
God gave them through Moses
goods, ideas, and culture