Ancient Hebrews- Canaan

What made the Israelite's different from other cultures of their time?

• They relied more on fishing than farming

• They lived in small towns instead of cities

• They lived far from a major river

• They worshiped only one god

According to the Hebrew Bible, why did Abraham lead his family from Mesopotamia to Canaan?

• Abraham and his family were forced to leave by the Assyrians

• Abraham received a message from God telling him to go there.

• Abraham and his family were looking for new trading partners.

• Abraham discovered gold and silver in the area around Canaan

Why is Moses considered an important figure?

• He led the Israelite's from Egypt so they could be free.

• He wrote the first half of the Hebrew Bible.

• He was the brother of Abraham

• He was the first king of Canaan

What challenges did the Israelites face in making Canaan their new home?

• The soil and climate of Canaan made it difficult to farm.

• Many different groups of people already lived in Canaan

• Canaan had very few sources of drinkable water

• Many Israelite's left Canaan to return to Egypt

What is a tabernacle?

• a tent where the Israelite's went to pray

• a chest where the Hebrew Bible was stored

• a temple where the Canaanites worshiped

• a building where the Israelites stored grain

Who was the first king of the Israelites?

• Solomon

• Moses

• Saul

• Samuel

According to the Hebrew Bible, what two things did David accomplish as king?

• He defeated the Philistines and He united the Israelites

• He wrote the proverbs in the Hebrew Bible and overthrew King Saul

• He overthrew King Saul in battle and He united the Israelites

• He united the Israelites

What event lead to the Babylonian exile?

• The Judean king rebelled against the Chaldeans

• The Judean king defeated the Assyrian army

• The Israelite king led his people away from Canaan

• The Israelite king tried to unite with Samaritans

Where did the Jews build the second temple?

• Babylon

• Syria

• Samaria

• Jerusalem

Who led the Hebrews out of Egypt?

• David
• Solomon
• Moses
• Abraham