Quiz on the Kings of Israel

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

• David

• Solomon

• Saul

• Samuel

What did King Solomon build in Jerusalem?

• A giant statue

• The First Temple

• A large palace

• A fortress

Who won a victory over Goliath before becoming king?

• Saul

• Solomon

• David

• Samuel

What happened to the kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C.?

• It was united with Judah

• It was invaded by the Philistines

• It fell and the Ten Tribes were scattered

• It became a powerful empire

What was the capital of the separate kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death?

• Jerusalem

• Samaria

• Bethlehem

• Hebron

What happened in 597 B.C. under King Nebuchadnezzar?

• The Israelites developed a new culture.

• Thousands of people were forced to leave Jerusalem and live in Babylon.

• The Assyrians took control of Canaan.

• The prophets offered words of hope.

What was the Babylonian Exile?

• A time when the Chaldeans controlled trade routes.

• A period when the Judeans were punished by King Nebuchadnezzar.

• A new culture developed by the Samaritans.

• A teaching of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

What did the prophet Amos warn the people about?

• To make the world a better place.

• To develop a mixed culture.

• To control trade routes.

• To capture the king.