6th Grade - Early Israelite History Quiz

What was considered King Solomon’s greatest accomplishment?

• Building the First Temple in Jerusalem

• Leading the Israelites out of Egypt

• Defeating the Philistines in battle

• Writing the Ten Commandments

• none of these are true

What was Abraham’s role in the development of the Jewish religion?

• He moved to Canaan.

• He was the father of a great nation

• He made a covenant with God.

• He was given the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.

• none of these

Which of the following did Moses do?

• He led the Israelites out of Egypt and back toward the land of Canaan.

• He was given the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.

• He told people how they should behave.

• He took his family to Mesopotamia.

• He built the ark of the covenant

Some English words that come from the Hebrew language are hallelujah, camel and ______.

• prayer

• synagogue

• cherub

• rabbi

According to the Venn diagram, how were King David and King Solomon related?

• They were cousins.

• They were uncle and nephew.

• They were father and son.

• They were brothers.

According to the Venn diagram, what effect did King Solomon’s death have on Israel?

• After his death, the 12 tribes of Israel fought and separated into the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah.

• A temple was built in his honor.

• The Ten Commandments were placed in the Ark of the Covenant.

• His kingdom stretched from Egypt to Syria.

Why do objects float easier in the Dead Sea than in fresh water?

• The salt sinks to the bottom, and other things rise to the top.

• The salt keeps many objects afloat.

• Nothing can float in fresh water.

• Nothing can float in the Dead Sea.

Label the countries of the Middle East

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

Turkey

Oman

Iran

Egypt

Iraq

Israel

The Red Sea

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Jordan

Who is considered the starting figure of Israelite history?

(a)  

What significant event is Moses known for in Israelite history?

• Leading the Israelites out of Egypt

• Building the Temple

• Uniting the tribes of Israel

• Establishing Jerusalem as the capital