Questions about Canaan and the Israelites

What group of people were living in Canaan when the Israelites returned there?

• Canaanites

• Philistines

• Amorites

• Hittites

The Israelites were afraid to fight them for the land because:

• They were outnumbered.

• They lacked weapons.

• They feared the giants.

• They had no leader.

As a result, how did God punish the Israelites?

• By sending a plague

• By causing a drought

• By sending them into exile

• By destroying their crops

When Moses died, who became the leader of the Israelites?

• Joshua

• Aaron

• Caleb

• Miriam

How did Joshua organize the Israelites and divide the land of Canaan once it was conquered?

• By casting lots for each tribe

• By appointing leaders for each region

• By dividing the land equally among families

• By following the instructions of Moses

Which tribe did not get land, but was instead charged with maintaining a shrine for the Ark of the Covenant?

• Tribe of Judah

• Tribe of Levi

• Tribe of Benjamin

• Tribe of Dan

The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest in biblical tradition. What did it contain?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Holy Grail

• The Shroud of Turin

• The Spear of Destiny

The Philistines were known by what nickname, and what was their main business?

• Sea People, trade

• Desert Nomads, agriculture

• Mountain Dwellers, mining

• Forest Tribes, hunting

The Phoenicians were known for their contributions to which of the following areas?

• Maritime trade and navigation

• Agricultural innovations

• Philosophical writings

• Military conquests

What was their major accomplishment?

• Winning a Nobel Prize

• Inventing the light bulb

• Writing a bestselling novel

• Climbing Mount Everest