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Who were the people known as habiru to the Egyptians?
Who were the people known as habiru to the Egyptians?
What did the Israelites believe in?
What did the Israelites believe in?
Where did Moses lead the Israelites from?
Where did Moses lead the Israelites from?
Who defeated the Canaanites?
Who defeated the Canaanites?
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Who made Jerusalem the capital of Israel?
Who made Jerusalem the capital of Israel?
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Who led the Israelites in their return to Canaan?
Who led the Israelites in their return to Canaan?
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Under whose leadership did the Israelites conquer the city of Jericho?
Under whose leadership did the Israelites conquer the city of Jericho?
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Who were the judges that the Israelites looked to for leadership?
Who were the judges that the Israelites looked to for leadership?
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Which woman judge advised Barak to attack the army of the Canaanite king Jabin?
Which woman judge advised Barak to attack the army of the Canaanite king Jabin?
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Which group of people brought the idea of an alphabet to the Greeks?
Which group of people brought the idea of an alphabet to the Greeks?
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According to the Hebrew Bible, what event convinced the pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt?
According to the Hebrew Bible, what event convinced the pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt?
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What is the Israelite escape from Egyptian slavery known as?
What is the Israelite escape from Egyptian slavery known as?
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Where did Moses receive the laws from God?
Where did Moses receive the laws from God?
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What is the box that held the Ten Commandments called?
What is the box that held the Ten Commandments called?
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How many of the Ten Commandments tell people how to interact with other people?
How many of the Ten Commandments tell people how to interact with other people?
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What are the sources of the ethical teachings and central beliefs of Judaism?
What are the sources of the ethical teachings and central beliefs of Judaism?
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Who are some significant figures in the development of the Jewish religion?
Who are some significant figures in the development of the Jewish religion?
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Where did the Israelites settle and build a kingdom?
Where did the Israelites settle and build a kingdom?
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What is the belief in one God called?
What is the belief in one God called?
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What event led to the Israelites leaving Canaan and going to Egypt?
What event led to the Israelites leaving Canaan and going to Egypt?
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Study Notes
The Ancient Israelites
- The Egyptians referred to the people known as habiru, who were a group of nomadic people.
Beliefs and Leaders
- The Israelites believed in one God, which is known as monotheism.
- Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
Conquests and Cities
- The Israelites, led by Joshua, defeated the Canaanites.
- King David made Jerusalem the capital of Israel.
Leadership and Guidance
- Moses led the Israelites in their return to Canaan.
- Joshua led the Israelites in the conquest of Jericho.
- The Israelites looked to judges for leadership, including Deborah, who advised Barak to attack the army of the Canaanite king Jabin.
Contributions to Society
- The Phoenicians, a group of people, brought the idea of an alphabet to the Greeks.
The Exodus
- The event that convinced the pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt was the tenth plague, the death of every firstborn son.
- The Israelites' escape from Egyptian slavery is known as the Exodus.
- Moses received the laws from God on Mount Sinai.
The Ten Commandments
- The box that held the Ten Commandments is called the Ark of the Covenant.
- Five of the Ten Commandments tell people how to interact with other people.
Judaism
- The sources of the ethical teachings and central beliefs of Judaism are the Torah, the Talmud, and other sacred texts.
- Significant figures in the development of the Jewish religion include Abraham, Moses, and King David.
- The Israelites settled and built a kingdom in Canaan.
Key Terms
- Monotheism is the belief in one God.
- The famine led to the Israelites leaving Canaan and going to Egypt.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge on the Exodus story and the plagues of Egypt. Discover how the last plague convinced the pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt and how they escaped the pursuing Egyptian army.
