Abraham
the father of the Hebrews
Monotheism
a belief in one all-powerful God
Judaism
the name of the Hebrews' religion today
Moses
a Hebrew leader who led them out of Egypt
Exodus
the migration of the Hebrews out of Egypt
Ten Commandments
Ten laws given by god to Moses and the Hebrews
David
a king of Israel chosen by Samuel
Solomon
a major king of Israel and son of David
Babylonian Captivity
the 50-year period when the Jews were exiled in Babylon
Messiah
a chosen leader and heir to David's throne sent by God
Prophet
a spiritual leader who can interpret God's word
Diaspora
the movement of Jews out of Judea to other parts of the world
Rabbi
a religious leader and teacher
Synagogue
a Jewish place of worship and prayer