Social Studies U2:Ch2 Ancient Israel Quiz

How did the Phoenicians utilize the geography of Canaan? Select the 2 correct answers.

• They established themselves as sailors and then traders.

• They built large pyramids out of nearby stone.

• They became skilled shipbuilders.

• They developed advanced farming techniques.

In what way were the Israelites different from the Sumerians?

• The Israelites were farmers.

• The Israelites were monotheistic.

• The Israelites were polytheistic.

• The Israelites were nomadic.

Use the passage to answer the question. “This region is where countries such as Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria are today. The name . . . comes from a French word that means to rise.” What region is being described in the passage?

• Canaan

• Levant

• Mesopotamia

• Nile Valley

Why did the Israelites build the Ark of the Covenant?

• to prepare for river flooding

• to store the Ten Commandments

• to hold food supplies

• to protect against enemies

What did the Israelites believe they received in exchange for worshipping only one god?

• the promised land of Canaan

• a day of rest called the Sabbath

• wealth and prosperity

• long life and health

Which of the following events took place because of disagreements among Israelite tribes?

• King Solomon died.

• The Israelites split into two kingdoms.

• The Israelites built a new temple.

• The Israelites moved to Egypt.

Who was a prophet that helped the Israelites escape from slavery?

• David

• Moses

• Joshua

• Samuel

What is another name for the Hebrew Bible?

• The Quran

• The Torah

• The New Testament

• The Vedas

What key moment in the development of the Israelites’ culture, laws, and religion does this image show?

• Saul’s battle after disobeying God

• the Israelites escaping from Egypt

• Moses receiving the Ten Commandments

• David defeating Goliath

Why did the Israelites want to live in Canaan?

• They wanted to keep others from crossing the Sinai pensinsula

• They wanted to be as far away from Mesopotamia as possible

• They wanted to live near the Mediterranean Sea & the Jordan RIver

• They wanted to be near Egypt so they could trade goods easily.