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WorksheetsNationhood, Division, & Exile
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Books of the Old Testament that recount the lives of various leaders of Israel and how the Israelite tribes developed into a nation.
Torah
Pentateuch
Historical Books
Psalms
These are mounds where many levels of artifacts are found
tells
levy
perimeter
ark
Temporary leaders appointed by God to lead the people of Israel when enemies oppressed them.
Judges
Kings
Prophets
Canaanites
This title means, "anointed one."
Messiah
Judge
King
Prophet
A Canaanite god. He was the most prominent of the Canaanite gods and the one most often worshipped by the Israelites.
Baal
Ur
Ramses
Imhotep
A type of psalm that concerns God's glory and generally begins with "Praise the Lord..."
Praise
Wisdom
Royal
Thanksgiving
A psalm that concerns human conduct and generally begins "Happy are those..."
Praise
Wisdom
Royal
Lament
These psalms address significant events in the lives of kings - such as coronations, weddings, and battles.
Thanksgiving
Wisdom
Royal
Lament
A psalm that expresses gratitude to God for some benefit or blessing.
Thanksgiving
Wisdom
Royal
Lament
A psalm of woe in which the psalmist pours out their heart to God about some situations.
Thanksgiving
Wisdom
Royal
Lament
A popular saying that is meant to express something wise or true.
Proverb
Psalm
Limerick
Myth
Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land
Joshua
Deborah
Jael
Aaron
A female judge and prophet of the old testament; started a war against the Canaanites
Deborah
Jael
Ruth
Naomi
Canaanite woman who drove tent peg through skull of the military leader Sisera.
Jael
Deborah
Ruth
Naomi
A (physically) strong judge due to his Nazarite vow and long hair; wife Delilah betrays him
Samson
Joshua
Gideon
Saul
The woman who tricks Samson into giving up the secret of his strength.
Delilah
Deborah
Jael
Ruth
A non-Jewish woman who becomes the great-grandmother of King David
Deborah
Delilah
Ruth
Naomi
The last of the Judges, and the man chosen by God to anoint Saul and David kings for Israel.
Samuel
Saul
David
Uriah
He was the first king of Israel
Samuel
Saul
David
Uriah
The second king of Israel, made Israel a military powerhouse and established Jerusalem as its capital.
David
Saul
Samuel
Samson
Bathsheba's husband who was sent to die in battle
Uriah
Jael
David
Nathan
Married David and bore a son named Solomon
Ruth
Naomi
Bathseba
Jael
The son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom.
Solomon
Saul
Sisera
Nathan
A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
Prophet
Diaspora
Samaritan
Sage
Prophets who had written books in the Bible are known as...
Writing Prophets
Wisdom Prophet
Prophets of the Torah
Lost Prophets
A dispersion of people from their homeland is called a...
diaspora
retreat
mission
tell
The ten tribes of the northern kingdom who disappeared from history after being enslaved and exiled by the Assyrians are known as..
Lost Tribes
Last Tribes
Prophetic Tribes
Rabbinical Tribes
A period of history when the Babylonians forced most of the inhabitants of Judah to migrate to Babylon.
Babylonian Exile
Judaean Exile
Assyrian Exile
Baal Exile
King of Persia who allows the Israelites to return to their land after Persia takes over Babylon.
Cyrus
Malachi
Jeroboam
David
Descendants of a mixed population of Israelites who survived the Assyrian deportations and various pagan settlers imported after the northern kingdom fell.
Samaritans
Judaeans
Galileans
Babylonians
A Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem
Nebuchadnezzar
Malachi
Jeremiah
Elijah
A prophet who denounced God's people for abandoning the Covenant and believing in false gods. He prophesized that the exile would last for 70 years.
Jeremiah
Elijah
Elisha
Amos
The great prophet who challenged the pagan rulers of Israel. He was taken up to Heaven in a fiery chariot.
Jeremiah
Elijah
Elisha
Amos
Elijah's devoted disciple, who continued his mentor's mission in Israel
Jeremiah
Hosea
Elisha
Amos
Prophet of social justice. He spoke out against Israel's treatment of the poor.
Jeremiah
Hosea
Elisha
Amos
The prophet who makes a powerful comparison between his dysfunctional marriage and our relationship with God.
Hosea
Amos
First Isaiah
Ezekiel
Most influential prophet during the reigns of southern kings. Known for his many prophecies concerning the Messiah.
Hosea
Amos
First Isaiah
Ezekiel
A prophet of hope during early Exile. He has visions and prophecies about Jerusalem
Hosea
Amos
First Isaiah
Ezekiel
Under his leadership, a second Temple was built in Jerusalem.
Haggai
First Isaiah
Daniel
Ezekiel
Prophet who worked for the king, but he refused to worship any other gods. His friends survived 3 days in the furnace
Haggai
First Isaiah
Daniel
Ezekiel
Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Historical books are considered "telescoped history?"
They were written at the exact time the events were happening
They were passed down by word of mouth
They were oversimplified
They emphasized the point that God was responsible for victory
Which of the following is the correct pattern in Judges?
sin - punishment - repentance - forgiveness - peace
sin - peace - repentance - fear - longing
punishment - forgiveness - peace
repentance - punishment - sin - exile - peace
Which of the following was NOT a requirement of a Nazarite vow?
No killing
No haircuts
No wine
No unclean foods
Why does Scripture record Saul as a bad leader?
In order to make David look like a big success
To shame him for his actions
Because later tribes were at war with his tribe
To make Samuel look good
Who was the court prophet who called David out for killing Uriah?
Nathan
Jacob
Saul
Amos
What city did David make the capital for the Israelite people?
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Galilee
Jordan
Which group destroyed the Northern Tribes (Israel) in 722 BC?
Assyrians
Babylonians
Romans
Persians
Which group destroyed the Sothern Tribes (Judah) in 587BC?
Assyrians
Babylonians
Romans
Persians
What important building was destroyed by the Babylonians in their conquering of Judah?
Jerusalem Temple
Jerusalem Market
Galilean Church
Gravesite of Moses
Which group ended up ruling the promised last post-exile and up until the time of Jesus?
Assyrians
Babylonians
Romans
Persians
