World History - Ancient Israel Quiz

Which two Iron Age kingdoms does Ancient Israel refer to?

• Kingdom of Judah and Kingdom of Israel

• Kingdom of Egypt and Kingdom of Persia

• Kingdom of Babylon and Kingdom of Assyria

• Kingdom of Greece and Kingdom of Rome

What were the specific jobs of the Twelve Tribes of Israel?

• Cultivate the land and become a priest

• Hunt for food and raise livestock

• Explore new territories and establish new cities

• Trade with other kingdoms and build fortresses

Which tribe served as a priest in Ancient Israel?

• Ephraim

• Judah

• Benjamin

• Levite

Where did the Hebrews or Israelites primarily live?

• Mesopotamia in modern-day Iraq

• Nile River Valley in Egypt

• Levant region of the Ancient Near East

• Arabian Peninsula in Saudi Arabia

Which modern-day countries were included in Israel's land on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea?

• Morocco, Mauritania, Western Sahara, Senegal, and Gambia

• Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria

• Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria

Who was Jacob's favorite son in Ancient Israel?

• Moses

• Solomon

• David

• Joseph

Where was the Kingdom of Israel's first capital located?

• Samaria

• Jerusalem

• Hazor

• Shechem (Sichem)

Which city was the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel?

• Shechem (Sichem)

• Hazor

• Jerusalem

• Samaria

Which city is considered the holiest city of Israel?

• Shechem (Sichem)

• Hazor

• Samaria

• Jerusalem

Where was Beersheba located in Ancient Israel?

• Western portion of Israel

• Eastern portion of Israel

• Northern portion of Israel

• Southern portion of Israel