Sifting the Evidence - Part 1

What is the significance of the caves near the shoreline of the Dead Sea?

• They were used as burial sites

• They were used as ancient ruins

• They were used as hiding places for manuscripts

• They were used as cooking areas

What is the purpose of the ancient Canaanite dry tunnel?

• To store food supplies

• To connect different cities

• To hide from enemies

• To provide access to water

Which city did the Israelites pass through on their way to the Promised Land?

• Jericho

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

• Salem

What does archaeology demonstrate about the Bible?

• The Bible is a religious text

• The Bible is historically accurate

• The Bible is a work of fiction

• The Bible is a collection of myths

What is the significance of the city of Jerusalem?

• It is a holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims

• It is a city of conquest and destruction

• It is a city with a long history

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the Temple Mount Sifting Project?

• To study the debris from the Temple Mount

• To build a new temple on the Temple Mount

• To prevent further destruction of the Temple Mount

• To excavate the Temple Mount

What is cuneiform?

• A language spoken in ancient Sumer

• A writing system used by the Babylonians

• A method of tax collection

• A type of pottery found in ancient ruins

What is the significance of the Epic of Atrahasis?

• It is a polytheistic story similar to the Hebrew narrative

• All of the above

• It is evidence of the copying of Babylonian texts by the Hebrews

• It tells the story of the creation of mankind and the great flood

What is the oldest continuously occupied city in the world?

• Jericho

• Salem

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

What was the obstacle to the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land?

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

• Salem

• Jericho