Quiz on Ancient Israelites

What made the Israelites different from other cultures of their time?

• They worshiped only one god.

• They lived in small towns instead of cities.

• They relied more on fishing than farming.

• They lived far from a major river.

According to the Hebrew Bible, Abraham led his family from Mesopotamia to Canaan because they were forced to leave by the Assyrians.

• True

• False

Moses is considered an important figure because he led the Israelites out of Egypt.

• True

• False

Canaan was uninhabited when the Israelites arrived.

• True

• False

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah both practiced the religion of the Israelites.

• True

• False

What is a tabernacle?

• A chest where the Hebrew Bible was stored.

• A temple where the Canaanites worshiped.

• A tent where Israelites went to pray.

• A building where the Israelites stored grain.

Who was the first king of the Israelites?

• David

• Saul

• Moses

• Solomon

According to the Hebrew Bible, which of the following did David NOT accomplish as king?

• He united the Israelites.

• He defeated the Philistines.

• He wrote the proverbs in the Hebrew Bible.

• He overthrew King Saul in battle.

The Assyrian army started the Babylonian Exile after conquering Jerusalem.

• True

• False

What role did prophets play in the daily life of Judeans?

• They taught people how to read the Hebrew Bible.

• They advised government officials.

• They explained when people were not following the word of God.

• They shared words of God during hard times.