Intro to Ancient Israel

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of Abraham in Judaism?

• He is the founder of Christianity

• He is regarded as the founder of the Jews

• He was a king in Mesopotamia

• He led the Hebrews to war

Multiple Choice

What were the stages of Abraham's journey as depicted in the map?

• Stage 1: Ur to Haran

• Stage 2: Haran to Canaan

• Stage 3: Canaan to Egypt

• Stage 4: Egypt to the Negev

Open Ended

What do you think this release proves to the Hebrews about their God?

Open Ended

How do you think the story of the Exodus was a benefit to other groups of people throughout history?

Multiple Choice

What are the Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai?

• A set of moral laws

• A list of historical events

• A collection of prayers

• A guide to rituals

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Ten Commandments in the Israelite religion?

• They are optional guidelines

• They are laws everyone must follow

• They are only for the king

• They are historical documents

Multiple Choice

What are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible known as?

• Torah

• Bible

• Quran

• Talmud

Multiple Choice

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what do they include?

• Writings by Jews who lived about 2,000 years ago

• Only prayers and letters

• Modern interpretations of the Torah

• Lessons for everyday life

Multiple Choice

What significant event did the Israelites face after settling in Canaan?

• They wandered the desert again

• They faced the Philistines

• They established a monarchy

• They built the Temple

Multiple Choice

Where did the Hebrews settle?

• Jordan River

• Huang He River

• Hungary

Open Ended

What were some of the challenges faced by King Saul during his reign as the first king of Israel?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the key achievements of King David during his reign?

• He established trade routes

• He built the first temple

• He defeated the Philistines

• He wrote the Book of Psalms

Multiple Choice

King David made which city the capital of the Kingdom of Israel?

• Jerusalem

• Israel

• Judah

Multiple Choice

What were the key achievements of King Solomon during his reign?

• He built the Great Wall of China

• He expanded Israel's borders

• He was known for his military conquests

• He established trade alliances with nearby kingdoms

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Solomon's Temple in Israelite religious life?

• It was a place for trade

• It was a military fortress

• It became a symbol of their faith

• It was a royal palace

Multiple Choice

What were the two kingdoms that Israel split into after Solomon's death?

• Israel and Judah

• Judah and Jerusalem

• Israel and Samaria

• Judah and Edom

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Babylon Captivity in relation to the Chaldeans and the Jews?

• It marked the end of the Jewish temple

• It lasted for nearly 50 years

• It was a peaceful migration

• It involved the destruction of Jerusalem

Multiple Choice

What is Nebuchadnezzar famous for?

• Destroying Solomon's temple

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Conquering Egypt

• Establishing the Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

What are the key features of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as depicted in the images?

• Terraced gardens

• Waterfalls

• Exotic plants

• Stone structures

Multiple Choice

What is the term used to describe the scattering of Jews outside of Israel and Judah?

• Exile

• Diaspora

• Return

• Settlement

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