Biblical Geography

Which body of water is #4?

• Dead Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Jordan River

• Sea of Galilee

Answer explanation

For millennia, people have reported health and skin benefits from exposure to Dead Sea water and mud. Some studies have shown that taking a dip in Dead Sea water, which is rich in magnesium salts, can reduce inflammation and dry skin and increase the skin's ability to hold moisture.

What country is marked by the letter D?

• Assyria

• Jordan

• Egypt

• Israel

Answer explanation

The most popular sport in Egypt is football (soccer).

Which river is #6 on the map?

• Jordan River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

Answer explanation

The word tigris is an Ancient Greek term, adapted from the Old Persian word Tigra and Sumerian word Idigna. Idigna means “running water.”

At which point on the map is it thought that the Garden of Eden was located?

• A

• G

• B

• C

Answer explanation

Eden, Garden of In Genesis 2, garden created by God as the home of Adam and Eve. They lived in the garden and enjoyed its fruits without toil, until they were banished for eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. The Garden of Eden is mentioned in the Koran and is equated with paradise.

Which body of water is NOT represented by a number/ line on this map?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Euphrates River

• Sea of Galilee

Answer explanation

The Red Sea covers an area of 169,100 square miles. It is 1398 miles in length and is 220.6 miles at its widest. The maximum depth of the Red Sea is 9,970 feet and its average depth is 1,608 feet. The Red Sea is the most northern tropical sea in the world.

Which important city from Scripture is represented by letter C?

• Babylon

• Ephesus

• Rome

• Jerusalem

Answer explanation

Jerusalem's Mount of Olives is the oldest active burial site in the world and is home to more than 150,000 Jewish graves. Jerusalem is a holy site for all three Abrahamic faiths, and more than 3.5 million tourists visit every year.

Upon which of these bodies of water did Jesus walk on water and command the waves to be still?

• 2

• 1

• 7

• 8

Answer explanation

The Sea of Galilee is known by many names and is referred to by Israelis as the “Kinneret,” which is Hebrew for “violin,” considered to be the shape resembled by the lake.

Which point on the map is closest to the birthplace of Moses?

• B

• F

• D

• G

Answer explanation

Moses was born in Egypt during the enslavement of the Jews. His parents, Amram and Yocheved, were from the illustrious tribe of Levi. He had two older siblings, Aaron and Miriam. According to rabbinic tradition, he was immensely handsome and powerful, and his countenance was like that of an angel.

Which river is represented by #5?

• Euphrates

• Jordan

• Tigris

• Nile

Answer explanation

The Nile River played an important role in shaping the lives and society of Ancient Egypt. The Nile provided the Ancient Egyptians with food, transportation, building materials, and more. The Nile River is the longest river in the world. It is over 4,100 miles long!

Which ancient empire is represented by point F?

• Assyria

• Babylonia

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

Answer explanation

All that remains of the city of Babylon is a mound of broken mud buildings about 55 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq.