6.2 Israelite Kingdom

By 1100 B.C., many Israelites called for a king to unite them against the ______.

• Assyrians

• Egyptians

• Philistines

• Phoenicians

Who became the first king of the Israelites?

• Samuel

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

David established a capital city of Israel at Jerusalem.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following did David accomplish as an Israelite king?

• composed wise sayings known as proverbs

• constructed many cities

• built the first temple in the capital city

• led the Israelites during a time of prosperity

King Solomon is honored as the greatest king of the Israelites.

• TRUE

• FALSE

After the death of Solomon, the ten northern tribes founded a new kingdom called ______.

• Judah

• Samaria

• Israel

• Babylon

The two Israelite kingdoms were larger and stronger than their neighboring empires.

• TURE

• FALSE

Which group captured major cities in the kingdom of Israel?

• Assyrians

• Samaritans

• Chaldeans

• Judeans

Under King Nebuchadnezzar, the Chaldeans captured Jerusalem and made major changes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The ______ offered hope to the people of Judah sent to live in Babylon.

• kings of Judah

• Chaldeans

• Samaritans

• prophets