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Origins of Judaism Worksheet

Explore the historical and religious origins of Judaism, including key figures, beliefs, and significant events.

Grade 8 Social studies HistoryOrigins of Judaism
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RH.6-8.1RH.6-8.2RH.6-8.4JudaismAncient HistoryReligionAbrahamMoses
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Origins of Judaism

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Who is considered the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

a

Moses

b

Abraham

c

David

d

Solomon

2. The covenant between God and Abraham involved a promise of:

a

Eternal life

b

Wealth and power

c

Land and descendants

d

A long reign as king

3. The Jewish people believe in one God, a concept known as  .

4. Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt in an event called the  .

5. The sacred text of Judaism is the  , which includes the Torah.

6. Explain the significance of the Ten Commandments in Judaism.

7. Describe the journey of Abraham from Ur to the land of Canaan, and why this journey was important.

8. The Exodus refers to the Jewish people's exile from Babylon.

T

True

F

False

9. King David established Jerusalem as the capital of the Israelite kingdom.

T

True

F

False

Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.

10. Torah

 

a. The first five books of the Hebrew Bible

11. Covenant

 

b. A sacred agreement or promise

12. Monotheism

 

c. Belief in one God

13. Prophet

 

d. A person believed to be chosen by God to deliver messages