Ancient Israel Part 2

Which of the following is Abraham best known for in the Hebrew culture?

• leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt

• moving to Canaan and starting the Hebrew religion

• attacking the army of the pharaoh and conquering the Sinai Peninsula

• Writing the 10 Commandments and establishing monotheism

Based on the information provided by this map, where did Abraham’s journey originate?

• Sahara Desert

• Nile River valley

• Mesopotamia

• Mediterranean Sea

How is Judaism different from all other earlier religions?

• It was the first monotheistic religion

• It did not have any written commandments

• It was the first to have a social class of priests

• It was started by warrior kings

What is monotheism?

• A religion that worships one god

• A government system where priests have great power

• A very strict social class system based on birth

• An economic system based on trade and craftsmanship

How did the ideas expressed in this quote impact the society of the Israelites?

• They placed an emphasis on personal responsibility.

• They eliminated the need for laws and government.

• They helped develop a very strict social hierarchy.

• They led to the creation of a polytheistic religion.

According to the Jewish religion, why did Abraham lead the Hebrews out of Mesopotamia?

• The Sumerians had enslaved the Hebrews.

• Drought forced the Hebrews to look for new farmland.

• God had promised the land of Canaan to the Hebrews.

• War forced the Hebrews to retreat into the Arabian Desert.

Which of the following completes the table above?

• founded by Abraham

• uses mummification

• led by warrior kings

• started by Solomon

Why is Moses an important figure in Ancient Israel?

• He led the Israelite armies against the Philistines.

• He increased trade with European kingdoms.

• He developed early laws and wrote the Torah.

• He led the Israelites back to the city of Ur.

How did the adoption of the Ten Commandments impact the Israelites?

• It established polytheistic ideas.

• It created basic religious laws and practices.

• It formed a rigid class structure.

• It preserved ancient art and culture.

Who was the first king of Israel?

• Saul

• Moses

• Solomon

• David