The Book of Joshua Quiz

Who did God choose to lead the Israelites after Moses' death?

• Aaron

• Joshua

• David

• Caleb

What significant event marked Joshua's leadership similar to Moses?

• Building the Ark of the Covenant

• Receiving the Ten Commandments

• Crossing the Jordan River

• Parting of the Red Sea

What was the outcome of the battle of Jericho?

• The walls of Jericho fell

• Israel was defeated

• Israel retreated

• Jericho surrendered peacefully

Why was Israel defeated in the battle of Ai?

• Poor strategy

• Lack of weapons

• Achan's sin

• They were outnumbered

What did the Gibeonites do to avoid destruction?

• Made peace with Israel

• Fled the land

• Surrendered to the Canaanites

• Built a fortress

Why did God command the destruction of the Canaanites?

• They refused to trade with Israel

• They were morally corrupt

• They were powerful warriors

• They had a large army

What type of language is used in the battle accounts in Joshua?

• Literal

• Metaphorical

• Hyperbolic

• Symbolic

What was the purpose of the battle stories in Joshua?

• To encourage violence

• To show God's justice

• To describe military strategies

• To promote war

What did Joshua do with the land after the battles?

• Divided it among the twelve tribes

• Kept it for himself

• Sold it

• Gave it to the Canaanites

What choice did Joshua leave the Israelites with in his final speeches?

• To build a new temple

• To follow Canaanite gods

• To be faithful to the covenant

• To leave the land