Geography and History of Ancient Israel

Where is Jerusalem located?

• A near the Nile River

• on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains

• along the Mediterranean coastline

• in the north African rainforest

Choose the correct definition of homogeneous.

• of or about a social structure

• of the same kind or uniform throughout

• different throughout

• of or about religion

Which statements accurately describe the sacred texts of Judaism? (Choose 2)

• They are about the many gods of Judaism.

• They were written on large tablets originally.

• They contain the same books as the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.

• They were meant to replace the Torah.

• They are called the Tanakh.

Choose the correct definition of chariot.

• a small boat used for crossing seas

• a type of weapon used in battle

• a promise or agreement

• a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle

Which statement accurately describes the location of the Jordan River?

• The Jordan River flows through Turkey

• The Jordan River is located in northern Egypt.

• The Jordan River is north of the Dead Sea in Israel.

• The Jordan River forms the border between Europe and Asia.

of great size or proportion

• span

• plain

• range

• vast

How was Judaism different from other religions practiced in the region at the time it began?

• Judaism told the story of all people.

• Judaism was monotheistic.

• Judaism focused on the afterlife.

• Judaism was matriarchal.

Choose the correct definition of worth.

• value

• copy

• worship

• treasure

Where is the Sinai Peninsula located? (Choose 2)

• north of the Red Sea

• along the coast of the Indian Ocean

• in Egypt

• in Israel

• in western Europe

the period in the history of humankind, following the Stone Age and the Bronze Age, marked by the use of tools made of iron

• Iron Age

• Canaan Age

• River Valley Age

• Religion Age