Question

key terms review the key terms at the beginning of this section. use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning. target reading skill write a summary of the last paragraph in this section. comprehension and critical thinking 1. (a) identify what promise did the israelites believe god made to abraham? (b) explain what did god’s covenant with abraham require the israelites? (c) analyze information why did the israelites believe that they were god’s chosen people? 2. (a) recall what religious laws did the israelites follow? (b) compare and contrast how does judaism compare and contrast with the beliefs of other peoples in the ancient world? (c) draw inferences what do the laws of judaism say about the moral values of the israelites?

Explanation:

1. (a) The Israelites believed God promised Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation, be given the land of Canaan, and be blessed so that all the families of the earth would be blessed through him.

(b) God's covenant with Abraham required the Israelites to follow God's laws and commands, and to be a people set - apart to worship and serve God.
(c) The Israelites believed they were God's chosen people because of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the special relationship God established with them through the covenant.

1. (a) The Israelites followed the Mosaic Law, which included the Ten Commandments and other religious and moral regulations.

(b) Judaism was monotheistic, believing in one God, while many ancient - world religions were polytheistic. Judaism also emphasized a moral code and a special relationship between God and his people.
(c) The laws of Judaism, such as the Ten Commandments, emphasized moral values like honesty, respect for parents, and not committing murder or theft, indicating that the Israelites were expected to have high moral standards.

Answer:

1. (a) God promised Abraham his descendants would be a great nation, get the land of Canaan, and be a source of blessing to all families of the earth.

(b) To follow God's laws and commands and be a people set - apart for God.
(c) Due to God's promises and the covenant relationship.

1. (a) The Mosaic Law including the Ten Commandments.

(b) Judaism was monotheistic with a strong moral code and special God - people relationship compared to polytheistic ancient - world religions.
(c) High moral standards like honesty, respect for parents, and prohibitions on murder and theft were expected.