1. Jewish People of Importance IsraelitesPracticed Judaism Descendants of Abraham JacobFather of the 12 tribes of Israel DanielPlaced in the lions den for not worshipping Babylonian gods RuthThe model of devotion for Jewish women ZealotsDrove the Romans temporally from Jerusalem

2. Religious Leaders MosesProphetsRabbiEssenses Ezra Led the Jews from Egypt into the Sinai desert. Share the word of God Going to temple is not enough, you must work for a just society. Jewish religious leader. Guided the writing of the Torah. Went to the desert to pray for the Romans to leave Canaan.

3. JEWISH KINGS 1. SaulIst Jewish King. The anointed King. Known for being a great warrior. 2. David2 nd Jewish King. Wrote many of the psalms. 3. Solomon3 rd Jewish King. Built the temple In Jerusalem. Known for his wise proverbs

4. Jewish Religion Monotheism Belief in one God Torah SynagogueSabbathTalmudHanukkahKosher Ten Commandments A place to pray and discuss religion. Practiced on Friday Day of Worship Teaching of the Torah and Jewish religious law. Holiday/The Cleansing of the temple by the Maccabeus of the Greek gods. Jewish Food First 5 books of the Hebrew Bible Religious and common law

5. Events in Jewish History Droughts Forced Israelites to leave Canaan for Egypt Diaspora Scattering of the Jewish People Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek at this time spreading the religion. Babylonian Captivity The Jews were sent to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar Exile Forced to live in another land

6. Names for the Promise Land PalestineCanaan Name Romans gave for Judah Present day Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan

7. Non-Jewish People of Importance Assyrians and ChaldeansNebuchnezzarCyrus Wanted Canaan to control the trade routes Chaldean King: Captured Jerusalem, exiled the Jews. Persian King: Allowed the Jews To return to Jerusalem.