Question Bank for Grade 6 History

Which number identifies the location of ancient Israel?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which historical figure led the Israelites out of Egypt and to Mt. Sinai?

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Moses

• Ramses

The ancient Israelites migrated from Mesopotamia to which region?

• Athens

• Canaan

• Babylon

• Rome

At the time of its creation, how was Judaism different from other religions at its time?

• It supported the creation of large temples

• It supported the belief in one god.

• It supported a complex system of laws.

• It supported a patriarchal society.

What is the purpose of the 10 commandments in Judaism?

• Their an ethical code for people to live by.

• They explain the reasons people must be monotheistic

• They explain how an individual should pray.

• They are a code for the government

Who is the patriarch of the Jews and was told by God to move to Canaan from Mesopotamia?

• Saul

• David

• Moses

• Abraham

What was the first monotheistic religion?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

What continent is Israel located in?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Antarctica

How did King Saul increase the influence of ancient Israel?

• He created the first Jewish temple.

• He united all the tribes of Israel into one nation.

• He united Israel with Egypt.

• He brought Judaism to Rome.

Why is King David historically significant?

• He made Jerusalem the capital of Israel

• He was the first king of Israel

• He wrote many books of the Tanakh

• He was a kind leader