Unit 2 - From Slavery to Freedom

Flashcards to review key concepts from Unit 2 on the transition from slavery to freedom in the context of religious history.

The foundational narrative of the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt is known as the __.

Exodus Story

God, through __, liberates the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt.

Moses

The __ were given by God to start a new promise with the Israelites.

Ten Commandments

After wandering for __ years, God promises Canaan as the homeland for the Israelites.

40

Oppression is defined as __ human dignity through cruelty, force, or authority.

lessening

The __ was made at Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments, governing the relationship between God and the Israelites.

Mosaic (Sinaitic) Covenant

The New Covenant through __ brings the promise of salvation.

Jesus

The first three of the Ten Commandments unite us to __.

God

The last seven of the Ten Commandments focus on our relationships with __.

others

The purpose of the Plagues of Egypt was to free the Israelites and demonstrate God's __.

power

The Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus is called __.

Passover

The symbolic foods in the Seder include Matzah, Maror, and __.

salt water

In terms of sin, __ in Hebrew means to wander off the path or go astray.

Het

There are two types of freedom: freedom for (internal) and freedom from (__).

external

Mortal sin is defined as a deliberate __ of God.

rejection

Theological virtues include faith, hope, and __.

charity/love

Works of Mercy include corporal acts like feeding the __.

hungry

Human dignity is protected by __ and responsibilities in Catholic teaching.

rights