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In which geographical region did the ancient Israelites believe their history began?
In which geographical region did the ancient Israelites believe their history began?
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt according to their belief?
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt according to their belief?
What significant event happened at Mount Sinai according to the Torah?
What significant event happened at Mount Sinai according to the Torah?
Which of the following empires conquered the Kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE?
Which of the following empires conquered the Kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE?
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What was likely modeled on Hittite and Mesopotamian laws as stated in the content?
What was likely modeled on Hittite and Mesopotamian laws as stated in the content?
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Which king is associated with the siege and capture of fortified cities mentioned by the Assyrian king Sennacherib?
Which king is associated with the siege and capture of fortified cities mentioned by the Assyrian king Sennacherib?
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How many tribes did the Israelites divide into after returning to Canaan?
How many tribes did the Israelites divide into after returning to Canaan?
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What was the significance of the migration of the Hebrews to Egypt?
What was the significance of the migration of the Hebrews to Egypt?
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Study Notes
The Hebrew People & Origins of Judaism
- Began in Canaan during the late Bronze Age (around 1400 BCE)
- Canaanites were a people located between the Egyptian, Hittite, and Assyrian Empires
- Ancient Israelites believed they were descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
- God commanded Abraham to move his people from Mesopotamia to Canaan
- Hebrews migrated to Egypt due to drought
- Enslaved by Egyptians
- Moses led Hebrews out of slavery and across the Sinai Peninsula
- Spent approximately 40 years in the desert
- God revealed the Ten Commandments to Moses
- Ten Commandments were a set of principles fundamental to Judaism and Christianity
- Ten Commandments possibly modeled on Hittite and Mesopotamian laws
- Israelites returned to Canaan and divided into 12 Tribes
- Possible United Kingdom of Israel under Kings Saul, David, and Solomon
- Kingdom of Israel conquered by the Neo-Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE
Downfall of Israel & Judah
- The Assyrian Empire collapsed, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire rose
- Judah revolted several times against Babylonian rule
- Nebuchadnezzar II besieged and destroyed Jerusalem in 587 BCE, beginning the Babylonian Captivity
Return & the Second Temple
- Persian Empire conquered Babylon in 539 BCE
- Cyrus the Great encouraged Jews to return to Jerusalem
- Second Temple was constructed around 516 BCE
Conquered by the Romans
- Judea became a Persian province for 200 years
- Conquered by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE
- Briefly independent until conquered by the Roman Empire in 37 BCE
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Explore the rich history of the Hebrew people and the foundational origins of Judaism. This quiz covers key events from the migration to Canaan to the significance of the Ten Commandments. Test your knowledge on the early struggles and triumphs of the Israelites as they formed their identity and faith.
