Israelites Section 1

What is known as the Jews “promised land”?

• Babylon

• Jerusalem

• Canaan

• Egypt

Why did the Israelites migrate to Egypt?

• They were kidnapped

• Severe Drought

• They were nomadic

• Yahweh told them to

What are the rules that God (Yahweh) wanted the Israelites to follow?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Ten Amendments

• Be faithful and good

• Be true and pure

Who led the Israelites back to Canaan and was Moses’ successor?

• Abraham

• Joseph

• Nathaniel

• Joshua

What was the geography of Canaan like?

• Foresty and fertile

• Fertile and muddy, borders plenty of water

• Rocky, Hilly, Dry, with little water

What were some characteristics of the Philistines?

• Skilled iron workers who created a strong army

• Manual laborers who couldn’t fight or defend themselves

Who was Jacob to Abraham?

• His father

• His apprentice

• His grandson

• His nephew

Who do Jacob's children become?

• The disciples of Jesus

• Yahweh's first prophets

• The 12 Tribes of Israel

The Israelites create the first _____________ religion.

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

Which religions are founded by the Israelites? Select all that apply.

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism