​Nehemiah and the Jewish Return: Part 4

​Nehemiah and the Jewish Return: Part 4

By Allison Bayles

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Nehemiah 6:15-16

"So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of Elul, in fifty-​ two

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heard of it, and all the nations around us saw these things, that they were very ​

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in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was done by our ​

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What is the approximate date of the founding of Rome?

• c. 776 B.C.

• c. 900 B.C.

• c. 722 B.C.

• c. 753 B.C.

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Who were the first citizens of Rome?

• the Latins and Phoenicians

• the Etruscans and Latins

• the Minoans and Mycenaens

• the Etruscans and Greeks

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What was the spoken language of the largest group in Italy when Rome was begun?

• Latin

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Etruscan

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What is the legend about the founding of Rome?

• Rome was founded by the Greeks

• Rome was founded by twin sisters, Roma and Rema

• Rome was founded by an Egyptian married couple

• Rome was founded by twin brothers, Romulus and Remus

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Who actually founded Rome?

• the Phoenicians

• the Maltese

• the Etruscans

• the Mycenaens

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Who was the largest group of people living in Italy when Rome was begun?

• the Gauls

• the Phoenicians

• the Egyptians

• the Latins

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Ahaz - Judah

Asa - Judah

Mannaseh - Judah

Josiah - Judah

Queen Athaliah - Judah

Hezekiah - Judah

Ahab - Israel

Omri - Israel

Jehoshaphat - Judah

Jotham - Judah

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What were the Tyreans known for?

• being fierce warriors

• being excellent Olympians

• being wealthy merchants

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The 'men of Tyre' are from what group that we've studied?

• Phoenicians

• Minoans

• Myceneans

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Why did Nehemiah complain about people working?

• because they were working on the Sabbath, when work was forbidden

• because they were working lazily

• because they were working on the Sabbath, when work was required

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When Nehemiah rebukes the nobles, he says the last time their ancestors profaned the Sabbath what happened?

• The Egyptians invaded

• God brought disaster on Jerusalem

• Babylon Fell

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What is the next phrase?

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• Homer and Greek Mythology

• Alexander the Great

• Founding of Rome

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What is the next phrase?

• Prophets of God

• Israel and Judah Fall

• The Olympics

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What is the next phrase?

It is for event 9.

• Ministry of Christ

• Constantine and the Edict of Milan

• Greece Colonized, Democracy Begins

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How did Nehemiah threaten the merchants?

• he said he'd lay hands on them

• he said he'd steal their merchandise

• he said he'd drown them

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Who was camping outside the wall on the sabbath?

• traders and merchants

• shepherds

• nobles

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Why did Nehemiah shut the gates of Jerusalem?

• to keep out enemies

• to check to see if the gates worked

• to keep people from violating the sabbath at night

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Whom did Nehemiah set as guards at the gate on the sabbath?

• the merchants

• the nobles

• the Levites

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Who is the last prophet of the Old Testament?

• Malachi

• Haggai

• Zechariah

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Who led the initial return of the exiles back to Israel?

• Ezra

• Daniel

• Esther

• Isaiah

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What was Nehemiah's profession?

• Cupbearer of King Artaxerxes of Persia

• Deputy Warrior to Artaxerxes

• Bookkeeper of the Tribute

• Chief Cook

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Ten years after the initial return of the Jews to Jerusalem, who led another group of exiles back?

• Nehemiah

• Ezra

• Josiah

• Malachi

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In all likelihood, the queen in the first chapter of Nehemiah was whom?

• Nefertiti

• Esther

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

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Why did Nehemiah wish to return to his homeland of Jerusalem?

• He wanted to outflank the Greeks

• He heard of the plight of the Jews who had already returned to Jerusalem

• He wanted to fight against the Persians

• He heard the Temple was running again

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Who was Nehemiah concerned about supporting his desire to return to Jerusalem and what did he do?

• Artaxerxes, and he prayed for favor with him.

• Nebuchadnezzar, and he prayed for the ability to interpret dreams.

• Belteshazzar, and he prayed not to die.

• Cyrus, and he prayed for favor with him.

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What was the Persian king's response to Nehemiah?

• He allowed him to return but then ambushed him on the way.

• He executed Nehemiah on the spot.

• He imprisoned Nehemiah and fined the Jews for treason.

• He allowed him to return to Jerusalem and completely financed the journey.

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What did Nehemiah and his fellow Jews build in only 52 days?

• the wall around Jerusalem

• the main road

• a new palace

• a new temple

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In what ancient land is the tomb located?

• Judah

• Babylon

• Persia

Historical Literature

Assignment: Read "Our Story" and chapter 4 of Lysis Goes to the Play

Lysis Goes to the Play Early in the morning, Lysis and Callisto prepared to go into the streets. Out of sight of the slaves, Lysis rubbed dye on Callisto's skin to make her look like a tanned boy and made her dress in his clothing. They traveled to the Acropolis and presented their gift to a priest at the temple of Athena. They then walked to the Parthenon and gazed at the beautiful statue of Athena. Assignment: