Year 7

Moses and the Exodus

In this lesson, we will learn about Moses and the story of Exodus.

Year 7

Moses and the Exodus

In this lesson, we will learn about Moses and the story of Exodus.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The story of Passover.
  2. Journey to Sinai.

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7 Questions

Q1.
What does the word 'foremother' mean?
That there are four women
The first woman to do something
Correct answer: They are the 'mothers of' or founders
Q2.
What are the names of the foremothers?
Eve, Naama, Yocheved, Dina
Miriam, Deborah, Esther, Ruth
Correct answer: Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah
Q3.
How many foremothers do Jewish people believe there are?
2
3
Correct answer: 4
7
Q4.
Rebecca is known for her kindness because she:
Helped an injured person
Correct answer: Made sure to give Eliezer and his camels as much water as they needed
Was known for giving to charity
Q5.
What were the names of Rebecca's two sons?
Abraham and Isaac
Correct answer: Esau and Jacob
Joseph and Benjamin
Q6.
What did Miriam do when crossing the Red Sea?
Cry
Correct answer: Sing and dance
Walked as quickly as possible
Q7.
Why did Deborah sit under a palm tree?
It was cool and breezy
She lived in a tree house
Correct answer: So everyone would be able to hear her teaching

6 Questions

Q1.
How many plagues took place before Pharoah let the Jewish people leave Egypt?
Correct answer: 10
100
50
Q2.
What does the word 'covenant' mean?
Correct answer: An agreement or promise
One should obey laws
To pray
Q3.
What Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus from Egypt?
Chanukah
Correct answer: Passover
Shavuot
Q4.
Why did Moses flee Egypt?
Correct answer: Because he murdered an Egyptian who was being cruel to a Hebrew slave.
To find food and water
To travel the world
Q5.
What happened at the Burning Bush?
Correct answer: God spoke to Moses telling him that he would be the one to bring the Jewish people to freedom
It was the start of a forest fire
Moses made a fire to keep warm
Q6.
Many Jews believe that Moses was a special prophet because:
He fed the hungry
Correct answer: He spoke to God face to face
He told good stories