Conquest & Judges

After Moses dies, who takes over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land?

• Aaron

• Joshua

• Levi

• Judah

The Book of Joshua is meant to be read as historical data and literally true.

• True

• False

The Book of Joshua is meant to be read a religious history that reveals God’s plan of salvation.

• True

• False

God chooses Joshua to lead the Israelites because...

• He is a strong military leader

• He modeled true commitment to the covenant with God

• He showed that when the Israelites stay true to the covenant, God will bless them

• All of these

The local natives, living in Canaan, were polytheistic, which means...

• They believed in one god

• They did not believe in gods or goddesses

• They believed in many gods and godesses

• None of these

The Book of Joshua emphasizes...

• The Israelites swiftly conquered Canaan

• The Israelites gradually assimilated into the land of Canaan

• The Israelites lived alongside the Canaanites and adopted their beliefs

• None of these

In the story of Jericho, Rahab...

• Is a prostitute

• Is a symbol of the oppressed

• Helps the Israelites in their conquest

• All of these

In the story of Jericho, Rahab helps to hide the Israelite spies...

• To save herself and her family

• To create a Canaan based on equality and justice

• Both of these

• None of these

The story of the Fall of Jericho shows Israelites depending on God over their own strength and abilities.

• True

• False

The emphasis in the story of the Fall of Jericho is trust in God.

• True

• False