Historical timeline Flashcards
(16 cards)
What significant event occurred around 2000 BCE to 1500 BCE in Judaism?
Abraham makes a covenant with G_d.
What event do Jews remember during Passover?
Moses leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
What did Moses lead the Israelites to?
The land promised to them by G-d.
What significant structure did King Solomon build around 900 BCE?
The First Temple in Jerusalem.
What happened between 538-515 BCE?
The Hebrews were freed from slavery and the temple was rebuilt in Jerusalem.
What major event occurred in 63 BCE?
The Roman Empire takes control of Jerusalem.
What happened in 70 CE?
The Romans sack Jerusalem and the second temple is destroyed.
What became the focus of the Jewish faith after the destruction of the second temple?
Rabbis and the study of the Torah.
Who is Abraham’s son?
Isaac.
Who is Jacob in relation to Isaac?
Jacob is Isaac’s son.
Who is Jacob’s favorite child?
Joseph.
What happened to Joseph?
He is eventually sent to Egypt.
What significant event occurred around 1000 BCE?
King David establishes the city of Jerusalem.
What happened around 586 BCE?
Jerusalem is attacked by the Babylonians and the Israelites are taken as slaves.
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era.
What does CE stand for?
Common Era.
