ss 6th grade Flashcards
Jacob
Abrahams grandson called Israel which means “ one who struggles with God “. He raised twelve sons in Canaan.
Abraham
The Israelites believed they were descended from him. The person who God told to lead the Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan.
Moses
A baby boy who was raised by the Pharaohs daughter. He saw a burning bush that was telling him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to freedom.
Deborah
Was a judge out of many. Led Barak to winning the battle with many Israelites.
Phoenicians
Lived in cities along the Mediterranean Sea. They were skilled sailors and traders.
Monotheism
The belief of one God only
Tribe
Separate family groups
Torah
Laws received from God
Covenant
An agreement
Alpahabet
A group of letters that stand for sounds
Philistine
Had strong weapons and iron tools also strong cities
Empire
A nation that rules several other nations
Proverb
Wise sayings
Prophet
A person who the ancient Israelites thought was instructed by God
Tribute
Money or slaves given to a stronger ruler