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WorksheetsThe Monarchy, Exile, and Prophets
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A government headed by a single person (like a king or a a queen) is called a...
a)
Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
2.
A nation ruled by God is called a...
a)
Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
3.
Israel wanted to be like the Philistines because...
a)
They were centrally organized
b)
They had a powerful army
c)
They knew how to smelt iron
d)
All of these
4.
The person who tried to dissuade the Israelites from electing a king was...
a)
Samuel
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
5.
The person who served the Israelites as prophet, priest, AND judge was...
a)
Samuel
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
6.
Samuel warned that a king would...
a)
Draft the Israelites into their army and court
b)
Tax the Israelites
c)
Treat the Israelites like slaves
d)
All of these
7.
God tells Samuel to let the Israelites elect a king, even though he doesn't want them to.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
God chooses the first king of Israel.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The person first king of the Israelites was...
a)
Samuel
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
10.
Which is NOT a sin that Saul commits?
a)
Offered his own pre-battle sacrifice
b)
Didn't kill an enemy king after a battle victory (ban violation)
c)
Kept livestock after a battle victory (ban violation)
d)
Worshipped a false idol
11.
Who is Saul jealous of?
a)
Samuel
b)
Samson
c)
David
d)
Solomon
12.
Why is Saul jealous of David?
a)
He is well liked by the people
b)
He is favored by God
c)
He is a better military leader
d)
All of these
13.
Saul tries to kill David.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Saul kills himself.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
David has an opportunity to kill Saul but chooses to trust God instead.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Which king conquered Jerusalem and made it the Israelites first capitol?
a)
Samuel
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
17.
Which king united all 12 tribes under one ruler?
a)
Samuel
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
18.
What was David NOT?
a)
Military leader
b)
Gifted musician
c)
Savvy politician
d)
Ethical judge
19.
Who is a model of a repentant heart?
a)
Samuel
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
20.
Who is the last king of a UNITED kingdom?
a)
Samuel
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
21.
Who built the Temple in Jerusalem?
a)
Samuel
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
22.
Solomon is known for his...
a)
Compassion
b)
Wisdom
c)
Harsh judgement
d)
Devotion to God
23.
Solomon was able to build the Temple through...
a)
Overtaxing the Israelites
b)
Forced labor of foreigners
c)
Forced labor of the Israelites
d)
All of these
24.
Solomon was able to create trade alliances with other nations by...
a)
Defeating them in battle
b)
Marrying foreign women
c)
Offering sacrifices to their gods
d)
All of these
25.
One of Solomon's great flaws was adopting the idolatrous/polytheistic ways of his wives.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
After the Kingdom splits, the tribes of Judah and Benjamin go to the...
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
27.
After Saul dies the kingdom splits in two.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
After the kingdom splits, each new kingdom has its own king.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
The two tribes who broke off after Solomon's death called themselves...
a)
Israel
b)
Canaa
c)
Judah
d)
Levites
30.
The ten tribes who remained in the north after the kingdom split called themselves...
a)
Israel
b)
Canaa
c)
Judah
d)
Levites
31.
Why did the kingdom split in two?
a)
The Israelites were upset with Solomon's rule and treatment of them
b)
Two tribes wanted to rival the Philistines in power
c)
God was punishing the Israelites for their idolatrous ways
d)
They were overtaken by the Assyrians and forced apart
32.
Who conquered the 10 tribes of Israel in 722?
a)
Babylonians
b)
Philistines
c)
Assyrians
d)
Canaanites
33.
Who conquered the 2 tribes of Judah in 587?
a)
Babylonians
b)
Philistines
c)
Assyrians
d)
Canaanites
34.
The Babylonian Exile refers to the period in Israelite history when...
a)
The Israelies are forced to convert to idolatrous practices
b)
The Israelites were held in captivity as slaves
c)
The Israelites try to emulate the Babylonians and God abandons them
d)
None of these
35.
A person God chooses to speak his message of salvation is...
a)
Prophet
b)
Prophecy
c)
Herald
d)
None of these
36.
The message communicated by the prophets on behalf of God is...
a)
Prophet
b)
Prophecy
c)
Herald
d)
None of these
37.
One who proclaims or announces a saving message is...
a)
Prophet
b)
Prophecy
c)
Herald
d)
None of these
38.
The prophets only had one message: Return to the will of God and repent for your sins
a)
True
b)
False
39.
The prophets were...
a)
Protectors of the law
b)
Social revolutionaries
c)
Messengers of God
d)
All of these
40.
The difference between major and minor prophets is who is more important.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
Which is NOT a major prophet?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Elijah
42.
Which prophet wrote ONLY from time in exile?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Jeremiah
43.
Which prophet wrote from before AND during the Babylonian Exile?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Jeremiah
44.
Which prophet wrote from before, during, AND after the Babylonian Exile?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Jeremiah
45.
Which prophet changes his message from one of repentance to one of hope?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Jeremiah
46.
Which prophet used symbolic actions (like laying on his side for over a year) to enhance his prophetic messages?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Jeremiah
47.
Who did Ezekiel hold responsible for the destruction of the Israelites?
a)
Israelite leaders
b)
God
c)
Babylonians
d)
All of these
48.
Who destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem?
a)
Israelites
b)
Assyrians
c)
Babylonians
d)
Philistines
49.
How many writers do theologians believe wrote the book of Isaiah?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
50.
The book of Isaiah talks about a new king who would come from the throne of David.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Which part of Isaiah challenged the Israelites to eliminate the unjust treatment of the poor?
a)
First Isaiah
b)
Second Isaiah
c)
Third Isaiah
d)
Fourth Isaiah
52.
Which part of Isaiah offered words of hope and encouragement during the Exile?
a)
First Isaiah
b)
Second Isaiah
c)
Third Isaiah
d)
Fourth Isaiah
53.
Which part of Isaiah cried out against the return to unjust and idolatrous practices?
a)
First Isaiah
b)
Second Isaiah
c)
Third Isaiah
d)
Fourth Isaiah
54.
Writings during the Babylonian Exile tried to answer questions like...
a)
Why did this happen to us?
b)
What do we do now?
c)
Both of these
d)
Neither of these
55.
God sent the prophets to continue to call the people of God back to him
a)
True
b)
False
56.
After the Assyrians obliterate the 10 tribes of Israel in the North, we never hear from them again
a)
True
b)
False
57.
The messages of the prophets change after the Babylonian Exile because the needs of the Israelites had changed.
a)
True
b)
False
58.
Who did David beat in battle that began his incredible military career?
a)
Saul
b)
Goliath
c)
Nebuchadnezzar
d)
Jonathan
59.
Servant leadership is a type of leadership based on...
a)
Humble service to all God's people
b)
Faithfulness to Jesus' teaching
c)
Both of these
d)
None of these
60.
The Ark of the Covenant is a sacred chest that houses...
a)
Sacrifices to God
b)
The Ten Commandments
c)
Both of these
d)
None of these
61.
David had a friendship with _____ that was based on love and undying loyalty.
a)
Saul
b)
Solomon
c)
Jonathan
d)
None of these
62.
Who was David's son?
a)
Saul
b)
Solomon
c)
Jonathan
d)
None of these
63.
Who should have inherited the throne after Saul?
a)
Samuel
b)
Solomon
c)
Jonathan
d)
None of these
64.
After David establishes Jerusalem as the capitol of the Israelites, he brings the Ark of the Covenant in the city to dwell among the people.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
It was originally David's idea to build a temple in Jerusalem.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
David's reaction to bringing the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem is to...
a)
Dance
b)
Sing
c)
Both of these
d)
None of these
67.
The prophet Nathan tells David about God's plan for a line of descendants that would endure forever through him. We call this the...
a)
Davidic Covenant
b)
New Covenant
c)
Jesus Covenant
d)
None of these
68.
The promised king and messiah to come from David's line we understand to be...
a)
Solomon
b)
The Holy Spirit
c)
Jesus
d)
None of these
69.
David's sinful ways sometimes prevented him from seeing or promoting the will of God.
a)
True
b)
False
70.
David's is a role model for us because...
a)
He begged for mercy from God
b)
He promised God he would change
c)
He recognized his need for God's strength
d)
All of these
71.
Servant leaders recognize the need for...
a)
Forgiveness
b)
Reconciliation
c)
Both of these
d)
None of these
72.
Servant leaders extend ______ to all in need.
a)
Mercy
b)
Compassion
c)
Both of these
d)
None of these
73.
Which prophet had a vision of dry bones?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Jeremiah
74.
Which prophet ate a scroll?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Jeremiah
75.
Which prophet gives us the "suffering servant" poems?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Ezekiel
c)
Daniel
d)
Jeremiah
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