6th Unit 4 Lessons 1-2

What did God promise Abraham regarding his descendants?

• They would be as numerous as the grains of sand on the beach.

• They would be more numerous than the stars.

• They would be as numerous as the leaves on a tree.

• They would be more numerous than the fish in the sea.

What is a covenant in the context of Salvation History?

• A temporary agreement between two parties.

• A sacred permanent bond of family relationship.

• A contract for trading goods.

• A promise to build a tower.

Who showed hospitality to an angel of the Lord with a message from God?

• Moses

• Noah

• Abraham

• David

Who were the Nephilim according to Genesis 6?

• Angels who fell from Heaven.

• Mysterious individuals described as “heroes of old” and “men of renown.”

• Descendants of Noah's sons.

• Kings of ancient Egypt.

Who are referred to as the Chosen People?

• The descendants of Noah.

• The people of Israel, descended from Abraham.

• The Egyptians.

• The Babylonians.

What does gratuitous love mean in the context of God's relationship with the Chosen People?

• Love that is earned through good deeds.

• Undeserved love given freely.

• Love that is conditional on obedience.

• Love that is bought with sacrifices.

Who was Shem, and what is significant about his descendants?

• Shem was a king, and his descendants ruled Egypt.

• Shem was one of Noah’s sons, and his descendants were the Chosen People.

• Shem was a prophet, and his descendants were the Philistines.

• Shem was a warrior, and his descendants were the Nephilim.

What was the purpose of the Tower of Babel according to the Bible?

• To serve as a place of worship.

• To reach Heaven and make the builders like God.

• To store grain for the community.

• To act as a fortress against enemies.

What event is described as the birth of the Church?

• The Resurrection of Jesus.

• The Ascension of Jesus.

• The Pentecost.

• The Last Supper.

What happened on the day of Pentecost?

• Jesus was crucified.

• The Holy Spirit descended upon Mary and the Apostles.

• The Israelites crossed the Red Sea.

• The Ten Commandments were given to Moses.