Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush



Unit 4: Foundations of Western Ideas

Chapter 8: The Hebrews and Judaism

Section 2: Jewish Beliefs and Texts

Pages 2232-237

Jewish Beliefs and Texts

Social Studies Reading Guide

THE BIG IDEA: Central Ideas & Laws of Judaism are contained in the Sacred Texts.

|MAIN IDEA #1 |MAIN IDEA #2 |MAIN IDEA #3 |

|Beliefs in God, education, justice, & obedience anchor|Jewish beliefs are listed in the Torah (the Hebrew |The Dead Sea Scrolls reveal many past Jewish Beliefs. |

|Jewish society. |Bible) & the Ten Commandments. | |

|MAIN IDEA #4 | | |

|Ideas from Judaism helped shape later cultures. | | |

Key Terms and People

|monotheism |Torah |

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|synagogue |prophets |

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|Talmud |Dead Sea Scrolls |

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Main Idea #1:

1. What is monotheism & Why did this belief set the ancient Hebrews apart?

2. What is the Jewish view of justice?

3. Why is education so important in Judaism?

Main Idea #2:

4. What is the Torah?

5. What are the 3 parts of the Hebrew Bible?

6. Why is the Torah considered the most sacred text in Judaism

Main Idea #3:

7. What are the Dead Sea Scrolls & When were they first discovered?

8. How have the Dead Sea Scrolls affected Judaism?

Main Idea #4:

9. What 2 major religions have been influenced by Judaism?

10. How have Jewish views of justice influenced our court systems?

Theme Connection: Write a Paragraph using 3 (or more) details…

11. How are ancient Hebrew teachings reflected in our society today?

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