Judaism Madnick/Global History 9
Time Period: 2500 BCE Geographic Location: Israel/Middle East
The Basics Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion Holy Book: the Torah or Old Testament Language: Hebrew Holy City: Jerusalem Followers: Jews Place of Worship: Synagogue
The Basics Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion. Holy Book: Language: Holy City: Followers : Place of Worship :
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The Basics Laws: The 10 Commandments 1. Do not worship other gods. 2. Do not make images of God. 3.Do not use God’s name to swear. 4.Remember the Sabbath Day. 5.Honor your mother and father. 6.Do not kill 7.Do not commit adultery. 8.Do not steal. 9.Do not lie. 10. Do not be jealous of others
The Basics 1. Do not worship other gods. 2. Do not make images of God. 3.Do not use God’s name to swear. 4.Remember the Sabbath Day. 5.Honor your mother and father. 6.Do not kill 7.Do not commit adultery. 8.Do not steal. 9.Do not lie. 10. Do not be jealous of others.
Important People 1.Abraham Founder of Judaism, c BCE 2.Moses Received 10 Commandments from God 3.David First king of Israel, c BCE Built the city of Jerusalem 4.Solomon Built the First Temple in Jerusalem
Important People 1.Abraham 2.Moses 3.David 4.Solomon
Important Events 1.Destruction of the First Temple, 586 BCE Babylonians conquered Jerusalem, burnt Solomon’s Temple, and forced Jews out 2. Building of the Second Temple, 350 BCE Persians allowed Jews to return and rebuild 3.Destruction of the Second Temple, 63 CE Romans conquered Israel, renamed it Judea, and destroyed the Temple
Important Events 1. Destruction of the First Temple, 586 BCE 2. Building of the Second Temple, 350 BCE 3. Destruction of the Second Temple, 63 CE