Quiz on The Israelite Kingdom

What was the main reason the Israelites wanted a king?

• To create a new alphabet and calendar

• To build a new temple in Jerusalem

• To unite the Twelve Tribes and lead them in battle against the Philistines

• To establish trade routes with neighboring empires

Who was the first king of Israel according to the Hebrew Bible?

• Samuel

• David

• Solomon

• Saul

What was King David known for before becoming king?

• Building the first temple

• His victory over Goliath

• Writing the Book of Proverbs

• Leading the Israelites out of Egypt

What did King David establish as the capital city of Israel?

• Canaan

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

• Samaria

What was King Solomon known for?

• His bravery in battle

• His wisdom and building projects

• Writing the Book of Psalms

• Leading the Israelites to the Promised Land

What happened after Solomon's death?

• The Israelites were exiled to Babylon

• The Philistines conquered Jerusalem

• The kingdom split into Israel and Judah

• The kingdom remained united

Who were the Samaritans?

• A group that conquered Israel

• A mingled culture formed after the Assyrian conquest

• The original inhabitants of Jerusalem

• A tribe that rebelled against King Solomon

What was the Babylonian Exile?

• The period when the Israelites were forced to leave Jerusalem and live in Babylon

• The rebellion against the Assyrians

• The time when the Israelites built the first temple

• The era of peace under King Solomon

What was the role of prophets in Judean life?

• To lead armies into battle

• To offer hope and urge people to obey God

• To build temples and cities

• To collect taxes from the people

Which prophet's words were quoted by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Jeremiah

• Amos

• Solomon

• Samuel