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Who was the father of Abraham?
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Who was the father of Joseph and Benjamin?
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What was the relationship between Lot and Abraham?
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Why did Abraham take his people to Egypt?
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What was the significance of the birthright in the biblical context?
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What was the name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God?
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What was the purpose of the dowry in biblical times?
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What was the consequence of the earthquake in Sodom?
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What was Hagar's relationship to Sarah?
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What did Jacob inherit from his father, Isaac?
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What was the result of the famine in Egypt?
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What was the role of the priest in the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
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What was the result of God's action in drawing good out of evil?
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Who was the husband of Rebekah?
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What was the name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God?
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What was the significance of the covenant in the biblical context?
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Who was the heir to the covenant and property?
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Who was the captain of the guard and second in charge to the pharaoh?
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What was the significance of the ziggurat in biblical times?
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What was the relationship between Abraham and Lot?
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What was the purpose of the bridal price in biblical times?
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What was the significance of the sacrament of Baptism in the biblical context?
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What was the role of the chief officer in Egypt?
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What was the significance of Jacob's new name, Israel?
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Who was the father of Isaac?
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What was the result of God's action in drawing good out of evil?
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What is the sacred place where Lot settled?
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Who is the ruler of Egypt in the biblical context?
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What is the sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism?
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What was the purpose of the bridal price in biblical times?
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What was the significance of Jacob's new name, Israel?
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Who led a slave rebellion in Rome?
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What was the name of the battle where Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra?
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Who began the construction of the Colosseum?
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Study Notes
The Patriarchs
- Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
- Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.
Abraham's Family
- Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
- Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
- Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.
The Covenant
- Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
- The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
- Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.
Rebekah and Isaac
- Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
- Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
Jacob and His Family
- Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
- Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
- Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
- Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.
Joseph's Story
- Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
- Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
- Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
- A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
- Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.
The Patriarchs
- Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
- Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.
Abraham's Family
- Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
- Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
- Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.
The Covenant
- Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
- The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
- Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.
Rebekah and Isaac
- Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
- Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
Jacob and His Family
- Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
- Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
- Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
- Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.
Joseph's Story
- Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
- Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
- Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
- A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
- Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.
The Patriarchs
- Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
- Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.
Abraham's Family
- Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
- Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
- Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.
The Covenant
- Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
- The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
- Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.
Rebekah and Isaac
- Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
- Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
Jacob and His Family
- Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
- Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
- Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
- Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.
Joseph's Story
- Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
- Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
- Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
- A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
- Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.
The Patriarchs
- Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
- Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.
Abraham's Family
- Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
- Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
- Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.
The Covenant
- Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
- The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
- Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.
Rebekah and Isaac
- Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
- Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
Jacob and His Family
- Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
- Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
- Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
- Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.
Joseph's Story
- Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
- Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
- Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
- A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
- Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.
The Patriarchs
- Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
- Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.
Abraham's Family
- Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
- Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
- Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.
The Covenant
- Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
- The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
- Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.
Rebekah and Isaac
- Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
- Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
Jacob and His Family
- Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
- Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
- Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
- Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.
Joseph's Story
- Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
- Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
- Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
- A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
- Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.
Abraham's Family
- Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
- He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
- Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.
Travels and Promises
- Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
- He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
- Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.
Jacob's Family
- Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
- Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
- He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.
Jacob's Journey
- Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
- He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
- Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.
Joseph in Egypt
- Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
- He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
- Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.
Important Terms
- Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
- A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
- Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
- A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
- Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.
Abraham's Family
- Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
- He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
- Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.
Travels and Promises
- Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
- He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
- Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.
Jacob's Family
- Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
- Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
- He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.
Jacob's Journey
- Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
- He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
- Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.
Joseph in Egypt
- Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
- He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
- Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.
Important Terms
- Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
- A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
- Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
- A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
- Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.
Abraham's Family
- Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
- He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
- Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.
Travels and Promises
- Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
- He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
- Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.
Jacob's Family
- Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
- Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
- He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.
Jacob's Journey
- Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
- He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
- Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.
Joseph in Egypt
- Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
- He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
- Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.
Important Terms
- Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
- A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
- Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
- A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
- Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.
Abraham's Family
- Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
- He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
- Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.
Travels and Promises
- Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
- He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
- Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.
Jacob's Family
- Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
- Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
- He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.
Jacob's Journey
- Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
- He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
- Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.
Joseph in Egypt
- Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
- He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
- Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.
Important Terms
- Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
- A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
- Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
- A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
- Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.
Abraham's Family
- Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
- He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
- Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
- Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.
Travels and Promises
- Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
- He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
- Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.
Jacob's Family
- Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
- Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
- Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
- He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.
Jacob's Journey
- Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
- He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
- Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.
Joseph in Egypt
- Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
- He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
- Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.
Important Terms
- Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
- A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
- Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
- A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
- Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.
Roman Empire
- The Gracchus brothers fought to bring reforms to the early Republic.
- Theodosius decided to divide the Roman empire upon his death.
- After the Battle of Adrianople, more Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
- The Justinian Code is a legal system that has been the basis of many countries' legal systems today.
- Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.
- A forum is a marketplace and a public square that many Roman cities are built around.
Roman Architecture and Leadership
- The Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian.
- A long era of Peace and Prosperity began with the reign of Augustus.
Roman History and Mythology
- According to legend, Rome was settled by Remus and Romulus.
- The Aeneid, written by Virgil, depicts the founding of Rome.
- Spartacus was a gladiator who led a slave rebellion.
Early Christianity
- In 494 B.C., the Roman Plebians went on strike to protest for equal rights, leading to the creation of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first code of laws.
- Nero blamed the Christians for a fire that burned down most of Rome and outlawed Christianity.
- Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), and the saints, or Christian holy people.
Medieval Europe
- The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power in the 500s.
- Constantinople was formally called Byzantium.
- The Huns warred with the Visigoths.
- The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Rome.
Church and State
- Friars were men in the new religious orders of the Franciscans and Dominicans who preached, served as missionaries, and aided the poor.
- The Great Schism was a dispute that deeply divided the Church and even led to three church leaders claiming to be the rightful pope.
- The Inquisition was a Church court that questioned and dealt with people accused of heresy.
Medieval Politics and Society
- Ivan III became king of the Russians and was called czar, which means “emperor.”
- Feudalism was the political and social order in which nobles governed and protected people in return for services.
- Charlemagne was crowned by the pope on Christmas day and declared him the new Roman emperor.
- The Battle of Hastings was fought between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson.
Crusades and Islam
- Saladin was a brilliant general who led the Muslims in recapturing Jerusalem, which triggered the Third Crusade.
- The Reconquista was the struggle in which the Christians drove out the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula.
Culture and Society
- Illuminations were manuscripts decorated with beautiful lettering and miniature religious paintings, created by monks.
- The Black Death was a plague that spread from Asia to Europe and was probably bubonic plague.
- Vernacular refers to the use of everyday languages, including early versions of English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
- Ghettos were separate neighborhoods where Jews were often forced to live.
- Chivalry was a system, spirit, or customs of a certain group, followed by Knights.
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