WH-Chapter 6 Test-Ancient Israelites

Why did Solomon tax the Israelite people so heavily?

• to pressure them to follow his religion

• to build and maintain a strong army

• to pay for his great buildings

• to be able to provide food for everyone

How did Jewish ideas spread throughout the Mediterranean world?

• The Hebrew Bible was copied into Greek

• Mediterranean people were forced to follow Judaism

• Jewish ideas were taught in Mediterranean schools

• Israel was a popular vacation destination

Which group of people believed in monotheism?

• Egyptian

• Israelite

• Greek

• Sumerians

Who led the Israelites into Canaan?

• Moses

• Joshua

• Jacob

• David

What happened to the Israelites after the death of Solomon?

• their army became stronger

• they had several scientific advances

• they formed two separate kingdoms

• their economy was ruined

How did Romans respond to Jewish rebellions?

• worked alongside the Jewish people to meet their needs

• these rebellions were not strong so they were ignored

• the Roman Empire collapsed and Romans fled to Greece

• the rebellions were forcefully put down and temples were destroyed

Which group of people were more concerned about how the Torah was applied to the priests in the Temple?

• Pharisees

• Sadducees

• Essenes

Which group of people taught the Torah and how to apply its laws to daily life?

• Pharisees

• Sadducees

• Essenes

Which group of people were priests who broke away from the Temple in Jerusalem?

• Pharisees

• Sadducees

• Essenes

Who raised 12 sons, who became the 12 tribes of Israel?

• Cyrus

• Jacob

• Abraham

• Moses