How long have people in Israel existed?
as far back as the 13th century BCE
Where?
somewhere in Canaan
According to what?
The Merneptah Stele
Where did Jews originate?
in the Middle East
When?
during the second millennium BCE
What kind of group were they?
a national and religious group
What did they call their homeland?
Kingdom of Israel
What god did the first Israelites associate with?
god El
What population did they grow from?
Canaanite
What group of people did they merge with?
incoming nomadic groups
Combined, what were they known as?
'Hebrews'
What was one of many historical events that influenced Jewish identity?
the Roman occupation
Is it referenced in detail within the Bible?
no
Were there any other major historical events that influenced the area?
historical relations between Israelites and the homeland
How many groups of people were held captive and eventually exiled?
unknown