Question

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. aristocracy a belief that many gods control the universe 2. diaspora a religious belief that worships only one god 3. messiah people of the highest social class or nobility 4. monotheistic someone regarded as a savior or liberator of a people 5. polytheistic the primary holy book of Judaism 6. torah the scattering of a people from their homeland

Answer 1

covenant-a solemn agreement between two or more parties

diaspora the scattering of a people from their homeland

Messiah-Someone regarded as a savior or liberator of a people – e.g., Jesus Christ

monotheistic a belief in one god controlling the universe

protectorate a region controlled and defended by a more powerful state

religion-beliefs concerning the existence, nature, and worship of a deity or deities

revenue-money that comes into a business from the sale of goods or services

Torah-the primary holy book of Judaism

Answer 2

1. Aristocracy - People of the highest social class or nobility

The term deriving from the Greek aristokratia, which means "rule of the best-born", refers to people of the highest social class of certain societies, usually referring to people of noble birth, considered privileged.

2. Diaspora - The scattering of a people from their homeland

Diaspora is the movement, migration, or scattering of a people from their homeland. An example of this in history was the settling of scattered colonies of Jews outside ancient Palestine after their exile from Babylon.

3. Messiah - Someone regarded as a savior or liberator of a people

In the Christian religion, Jesus is regarded as a Messiah: He is remembered as a savior and liberator of people.

4. Monotheistic - A religious belief that worships only one god.

The doctrine or belief of the existence of only one God. Judaism and Islam are examples of monotheistic religions.

5. Polytheistic - A belief that many gods control the universe

The doctrine or belief of the existence of more than one God. Buddhism, Confucianism, and Hinduism are Polytheistic religions.

6. Torah - The primary holy book of Judaism

Torah is the book upon Judaism is based, therefore it's its primary holy book.