Ancient Israel Quiz

Who is regarded as the founder of three religions in Ancient Israel?

• Solomon

• King David

• Abraham

• Moses

What was the name of the first king of Israel?

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

• Abraham

Which king built the First Temple of Jerusalem?

• Saul

• Solomon

• Moses

• David

In which century did the Babylonian Captivity take place?

• 5th Century B.C.

• 6th Century B.C.

• 3rd Century B.C.

• 4th Century B.C.

Who allowed the exiles to return home and encouraged them to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem?

• Seleucus Nicator

• King Nebuchadnezzar II

• Alexander the Great

• King Cyrus the Great

Who conquered the area known as Judea in the 1st century B.C.?

• Seleucus Nicator

• Herod

• King Nebuchadnezzar II

• Alexander the Great

What was the name of the capital in the north of Judah?

• Samaria

• Jerusalem

• Ur

• Canaan

Who led the Israelites on a daring escape from bondage in Egypt?

• Moses

• Jacob

• Isaac

• Abraham

Which king expanded the reach of Israel in most directions?

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

• Herod

What was the name of the group of leaders who ruled Israel before the first king?

• Emperors

• Judges

• Pharaohs

• Senators