Israelite Kingdom

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

• Philistines

• Phoenicians

• Egyptians

• Assyrians

Who became the first king of the Israelites?

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

• Samuel

According to the Hebrew Bible, this king of Israel was a brave warrior, successful leader, and talented poet.

• Daniel

• David

• Saul

• Solomon

David established a capital city of Israel at _______

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

• Shiloh

• Thebes

What is a psalm?

• a sacred song or poem used in worship

• a wise saying

• a division of time

• a messenger sent by God to share God’s word with people

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

• led the Israelites during a time of prosperity

• composed wise sayings known as proverbs

• constructed many cities

• built the first temple in the capital city

The Hebrew Bible says King Solomon taxed his people heavily to

• build great buildings

• create tribes

• develop education

• give to the poor

The northern tribes that broke away from Jerusalem founded a separate kingdom called

• Israel

• Judah

• Samaria

• Babylon

The kingdoms of Israel and Judah, although separated, preserved the Israelite religion.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False