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5. Israelite Kings Early Hebrew History Ancient Documents and sites Jewish Life and Traditions Random Category 100 Point 200 Points 300 Points 400 Points 500 Points 100 Point 200 Points 300 Points 400 Points 500 Points 300 Points 400 Points 500 Points Israel Historical Events

6. He was known for his bravery and courage- some even called him a “giant-killer”

7. David

8. He built a magnificent temple that was paid for by taxing the 10 northern tribes

9. Solomon

10. He appointed the first king of Israel

11. Samuel

12. He was the first king of Israel

13. Saul

14. This king was not an Israelite; in fact, he conquered the Jews and forced 10,000 of them into exile in Babylon in 597 B.C.

15. Nebuchadnezzar

16. The Israelites believed they were descended from this man

17. Abraham

18. This man raised 12 sons who went on to form the 12 tribes of Israel

19. Jacob

20. Moses is said to have received this at the top of this mountain

21. The Torah (including the 10 Commandments) on Mount Sinai

22. It’s the name of the promised land that Moses and his people were heading back toward from Egypt

23. Canaan

24. It is the name of one group of Canaanites who lived in cities along the Mediterranean, and were known for their sailing abilities and alphabet

25. Phoenicians

26. After Solomon died, his empire split into these two parts with this many tribes in each

27. Israel with 10 tribes in the north; Judah with 2 in the South

28. Though no one knows for sure, it is likely that the Romans stole this relic when they conquered the Jews in the A.D. 60s and 70s

29. The Ark of the Covenant, containing the original 10 Commandments

30. This group fled Greek controlled cities when the Greeks tried to make them worship Greek gods; they returned to drive the Greeks out of Judah

31. The Maccabees, led by Judas Maccabeus

32. This group of Jews wanted to fight the Romans, and in 66 A.D. they successfully drove them out of the land, until 4 years later…

33. Zealots

34. This conquering group was mostly responsible for the Diaspora of the Jews, and, it’s what Diaspora means

35. The Greeks; Diaspora means the scattering of Jews outside of Judah and Israel

36. It’s what the Hebrew Bible is known as to a Christian

37. The Old Testament

38. It is the city where Solomon’s temple and the center of the Jewish faith is today

39. Jerusalem

40. The two names for what remains of Solomon’s Temple

41. Western Wall and Wailing Wall

42. Though this isn’t a specific document, it is found in a document, and means a promise with god

43. Covenant

44. This collection of teachings comments on many topics, including geography, religion, and folklore

45. The Talmud

46. It’s the name for the rules that regulate the Jewish diet

47. Kosher

48. It is the name for the Jewish holy day of the week

49. Sabbath

50. It is the name for a Jewish place of worship

51. Synagogue

52. This December celebration lasts 8 days; it celebrates when the Greek gods were driven from the temple

53. Hanukkah

54. Jewish men wore these garments made of linen

55. Tunics

56. This woman was a model of devotion to family, and is considered to be Jewish women’s best role model

57. Ruth

58. This is the name of a Jewish holy teacher

59. Rabbi

60. It’s the name of the religion of the Israelites

61. Judaism

62. A person who is said to be instructed by god is called this; Samuel was one

63. Prophet

64. These two early groups conquered Israel because they wanted the trade routes that ran through it

65. Assyrians and Chaldeans

66. Make your wager

67. These six civilizations all conquered or ruled over the Jews, yet Jewish traditions and religion have survived to this day

68. Egyptians, Chaldeans, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans