Grade 6 Bible Unit 3 Lesson 1 & 2

What was the main reason for the kingdom being divided in 1 Kings 11?

• Disagreement among the people

• Death of King David

• Rehoboam's harsh leadership

• Lack of a clear heir to the throne

Who was the ruler of the northern kingdom after the division?

• Jeroboam

• Rehoboam

• Solomon

• Abijah

How did the people of the northern kingdom respond to Jeroboam becoming their king?

• They were happy and supportive

• They were unhappy and rebellious

• They were indifferent

• They tried to overthrow him

Why did the prophet Ahijah tear his cloak into twelve pieces?

• To symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel

• To demonstrate his anger

• To show that the kingdom would be divided

• To curse the people

Who was the ruler of the southern kingdom after the division?

• Jeroboam

• Rehoboam

• Solomon

• Abijah

What was the capital of the northern kingdom after the division?

• Jerusalem

• Shechem

• Beth-el

• Samaria

How did King Rehoboam handle the request for a lighter workload from the people of the southern kingdom?

• He agreed to their demands

• He refused and imposed a heavier workload

• He consulted with his advisors

• He negotiated a compromise

In the story, what advice did King Rehoboam's older advisors give him?

• To be gracious to the people and lighten their workload

• To impose a heavier workload on the people

• To consult with other leaders

• To negotiate a compromise

In the story, what advice did King Rehoboam's young advisors give him?

• To be gracious to the people and lighten their workload

• To impose a heavier workload on the people

• To consult with other leaders

• To negotiate a compromise

What can we learn from King Solomon's actions in 1 Kings 11 about the consequences of not following God's commands and the importance of making wise choices?