Ancient Israel Study Guide

What does the word "Bethlehem" mean in Hebrew?

• House of God

• House of Bread

• House of Peace

• House of Love

Why did the Pharaoh release the Israelite slaves?

• Because of a dream

• Because of the terrible plague

• Because of a treaty

• Because of economic reasons

How do you know the Egyptians were resourceful during the famine?

• They imported food

• They prayed for relief

• They stored extra food during the famine

• They moved to another land

Why was Ruth's friendship unwavering to Naomi?

• Ruth needed Naomi's help

• Ruth never gave up on Naomi

• Ruth had nowhere else to go

• Ruth was related to Naomi

Place the following events in the correct order as per their historical occurrence:

• Abraham makes a promise to God, Abraham's grandson Jacob has 12 sons, Jacob's 12 sons become the leaders of 12 tribes of people, Egyptian soldiers force the tribes to become slaves, The tribes make their way to Egypt to live a better life.

• Abraham's grandson Jacob has 12 sons, Jacob's 12 sons become the leaders of 12 tribes of people, Abraham makes a promise to God, Egyptian soldiers force the tribes to become slaves, The tribes make their way to Egypt to live a better life.

• Abraham makes a promise to God, Jacob's 12 sons become the leaders of 12 tribes of people, Abraham's grandson Jacob has 12 sons, The tribes make their way to Egypt to live a better life, Egyptian soldiers force the tribes to become slaves.

• Abraham makes a promise to God, Abraham's grandson Jacob has 12 sons, Jacob's 12 sons become the leaders of 12 tribes of people, The tribes make their way to Egypt to live a better life, Egyptian soldiers force the tribes to become slaves.

What does the term "Passover" refer to?

• A holiday celebrated to remember the Jewish slaves' exodus from Egypt.

• A set of rules for how Jewish people should live.

• The belief in one god.

• The city where David was crowned King of Israel.

What is the meaning of "Exodus"?

• The belief in one god.

• A holiday celebrated for 8 days.

• When a large group of people leave a place simultaneously.

• A set of rules for religious conduct.

Who are referred to as "Israelites"?

• The city where David was crowned.

• People also known as Jews and Hebrews.

• Followers of a set of religious rules.

• Celebrants of a specific holiday.

What are the "Ten Commandments"?

• A holiday.

• A city in Israel.

• A set of rules for how Jewish people should live, behave, and worship God.

• The belief in one god.

What does "Bethlehem" signify in the context of Jewish history?

• A set of religious rules.

• The city where David was crowned King of Israel.

• A holiday celebrated by the Jews.

• The exodus of a large group of people.