Name: = Guided Viewing Notes ‘Understanding World Religions: What is Judaism? IMPORTANT VOCABULARY TERM: Judaism: a religion practiced by about 14 million Jews worldwide . Judaism is considered to be the first major monotheistic regions. Monotheism-belief in one God. ‘Ten Commandments-According to Jewish belief, God's laws that were given to Moses, and which provide Jews with guidelines for living. Diaspora- The scattering of Jews all over the world. Anti-Semitism- Discrimination most commonly against Jewish people. ‘Torab-The sacred writings of the Jewish religion. Synagogue- a jewish place of worship. Kosher- following special dictary laws taken from Hebrew scripture | Where do most jews live today (two places): USA. elia(eyac eee 2.Judaism traces history back to whom? A brahaw 3 Judaism is the first to practice: onotmeisi 4.Whatis the name ofthe Jewish promise lma__ 2 CANAA ‘ 5. What is exodus? \eses lends Ane Jas oO }d of E ayer 6.What jg the signifjeance pf the Ten Commandments? 7.What is Diaspora? “We scatter 6 of Jers 8.After WWII what important State was established for Jews? _ Tsrae | 9.The Jewish Holy Book is called the Torah. What language is it written in? Heb eA) 10.What are the names for places of worship for Judaism? Synagoque too11.What does Koshpymean? \ I, , “0 licews Special Ans aten ___ He ( Ci) eerie 12. Passover is an important Holiday for s. What Passover celebrate? Tal i