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Were the ancient Jews the first people to practice monotheism?
Yes
What were the names for the ancient Jewish people?
Israelites (Yisraelim in Biblical Hebrew), Hebrews (a term first used probably by Ancient Egyptians) and Bnei Yisrael ("Children of Israel") are all terms used for Jews before the Common Era.
What type of people are Orthodox Jews?
People who choose to continue the ancient traditions of Judaism.
Did the Jews have a caste system?
Sort of. The ancient Jews had a priestly class and a "teacher" class, but most people were not in either group.
Who was the most famous Jew?
Amongst ancient Jews, it's probably a tie between Avraham and Moshe (Moses). Amongst modern Jews, my vote is Albert Einstein.
Are The Jewish people agrarian?
Some are and some aren't. In Ancient times, most Jews were.
What do Hebrews speak?
The language is called Hebrew. The people can be called Jews, or Hebrews, or Israelites, or Israelis.
Who was the first Jew and how could a Gentile become a Jew at that time?
The first Jews were the Israelites who accepted the Torah from HaShem in the Sinai. When the Israelites escaped from Egypt, there were other groups that joined them in the exodus, these people joined the Jewish Nation. As for how non-Jews became Jews in ancient times, the story of Ruth is the basis for modern conversion to Judaism.
How many Jews first entered Ancient Egypt?
Seventy. The list is given at the beginning of Exodus.
What is a group of people who threatened the Hebrews position in ancient Palestine?
There was no ancient Palestine. The land of Israel was only renamed "Palestine" AFTER the Jews were expelled in the year 70.The enemies of Ancient Israel were as numerous as they are today. The following people threatened the Hebrews in Ancient Israel:CanaanitesHittitesEgyptiansAssyriansBabyloniansSyrian-GreeksRomans
How did ancient people make paintings?
with paint and the urine from the statues and jews and then drink to make a liquid
What are some differences between the israelties and the Jews?
Israelites refer to the Ancient Jewish people, Jew refers to the modern Jewish people.
