Chapter 5: The Phoenicians and the Israelites

Who were the Phoenicians?

• A) A monotheistic, land-based people

• B) A polytheistic, seafaring people

• C) A nomadic, desert people

• D) A farming, river-based people

Where did the Phoenicians settle?

• Western coast of the Mediterranean Sea

• Eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea

• Northern coast of Africa

• Southern coast of Europe

The Phoenicians told stories of sea monsters to scare off other people from trying to compete with them for trade.

• True

• False

The Israelites moved to Egypt because of drought and famine.

• True

• False

What does the term 'EXILE' mean?

• To make peace with another country

• To force people out of their country or homeland

• To build a new city

• To create a new religion

What is a 'COVENANT'?

• A type of food

• A contract or agreement

• A religious festival

• A place of worship

According to the Torah, who promised that his people would become kings and build nations if they followed God's laws?

• Moses

• Abraham

• David

• Solomon

The TEN COMMANDMENTS are Judaism's divine laws on proper behavior toward God and each other.

• True

• False