Ancient Israel Unit Test Review

Which statement describes how King David unified the tribes of Israel during his reign?

• He made Jerusalem the capital city for centralized government.

• Under his reign, Israel defeated the Philistines at Mount Gilboa.

• He was the first king of Israel, appointed by the prophet Samuel.

• He forged foreign alliances and built the first temple in Jerusalem.

In ancient Israel, Saul was known as

• the slayer of Goliath 

• the father of the Hebrews

• the most trusted disciple to Jesus 

• the first king of a unified Israel 

Which leader made a promise to worship only one God and is considered the founder of Judaism?

• Abraham

• David

• Solomon

• Noah

Which of these BEST describes the Israelites' time in Egypt?

• While in Egypt, the Israelites were enslaved

• The Israelites controlled much of the Egyptian navy

• The Israelites controlled all of the land surrounding Egypt.

• The Israelites found protection from the Babylonians while in Egypt.

Which number represents the Mediterranean Sea? 

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Israelites migrated from Mesopotamia to which region? 

• Athens

• Babylon

• Canaan

• Rome

Which number on the map is pointing to the city of Jerusalem, Israel?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of these would have played the BIGGEST role in the Israelites' trade with Ancient Egypt?

• Dead Sea

• Jordan River

• Sea of Galilee

• Mediterranean Sea

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

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Moses

• Ramses

What was the first monotheistic religion?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism