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Nationhood, Division, & Exile

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Books of the Old Testament that recount the lives of various leaders of Israel and how the Israelite tribes developed into a nation.

a)

Torah

b)

Pentateuch

c)

Historical Books

d)

Psalms

2.

These are mounds where many levels of artifacts are found

a)

tells

b)

levy

c)

perimeter

d)

ark

3.

Temporary leaders appointed by God to lead the people of Israel when enemies oppressed them.

a)

Judges

b)

Kings

c)

Prophets

d)

Canaanites

4.

This title means, "anointed one."

a)

Messiah

b)

Judge

c)

King

d)

Prophet

5.

A Canaanite god. He was the most prominent of the Canaanite gods and the one most often worshipped by the Israelites.

a)

Baal

b)

Ur

c)

Ramses

d)

Imhotep

6.

A type of psalm that concerns God's glory and generally begins with "Praise the Lord..."

a)

Praise

b)

Wisdom

c)

Royal

d)

Thanksgiving

7.

A psalm that concerns human conduct and generally begins "Happy are those..."

a)

Praise

b)

Wisdom

c)

Royal

d)

Lament

8.

These psalms address significant events in the lives of kings - such as coronations, weddings, and battles.

a)

Thanksgiving

b)

Wisdom

c)

Royal

d)

Lament

9.

A psalm that expresses gratitude to God for some benefit or blessing.

a)

Thanksgiving

b)

Wisdom

c)

Royal

d)

Lament

10.

A psalm of woe in which the psalmist pours out their heart to God about some situations.

a)

Thanksgiving

b)

Wisdom

c)

Royal

d)

Lament

11.

A popular saying that is meant to express something wise or true.

a)

Proverb

b)

Psalm

c)

Limerick

d)

Myth

12.

Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land

a)

Joshua

b)

Deborah

c)

Jael

d)

Aaron

13.

A female judge and prophet of the old testament; started a war against the Canaanites

a)

Deborah

b)

Jael

c)

Ruth

d)

Naomi

14.

Canaanite woman who drove tent peg through skull of the military leader Sisera.

a)

Jael

b)

Deborah

c)

Ruth

d)

Naomi

15.

A (physically) strong judge due to his Nazarite vow and long hair; wife Delilah betrays him

a)

Samson

b)

Joshua

c)

Gideon

d)

Saul

16.

The woman who tricks Samson into giving up the secret of his strength.

a)

Delilah

b)

Deborah

c)

Jael

d)

Ruth

17.

A non-Jewish woman who becomes the great-grandmother of King David

a)

Deborah

b)

Delilah

c)

Ruth

d)

Naomi

18.

The last of the Judges, and the man chosen by God to anoint Saul and David kings for Israel.

a)

Samuel

b)

Saul

c)

David

d)

Uriah

19.

He was the first king of Israel

a)

Samuel

b)

Saul

c)

David

d)

Uriah

20.

The second king of Israel, made Israel a military powerhouse and established Jerusalem as its capital.

a)

David

b)

Saul

c)

Samuel

d)

Samson

21.

Bathsheba's husband who was sent to die in battle

a)

Uriah

b)

Jael

c)

David

d)

Nathan

22.

Married David and bore a son named Solomon

a)

Ruth

b)

Naomi

c)

Bathseba

d)

Jael

23.

The son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom.

a)

Solomon

b)

Saul

c)

Sisera

d)

Nathan

24.

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

a)

Prophet

b)

Diaspora

c)

Samaritan

d)

Sage

25.

Prophets who had written books in the Bible are known as...

a)

Writing Prophets

b)

Wisdom Prophet

c)

Prophets of the Torah

d)

Lost Prophets

26.

A dispersion of people from their homeland is called a...

a)

diaspora

b)

retreat

c)

mission

d)

tell

27.

The ten tribes of the northern kingdom who disappeared from history after being enslaved and exiled by the Assyrians are known as..

a)

Lost Tribes

b)

Last Tribes

c)

Prophetic Tribes

d)

Rabbinical Tribes

28.

A period of history when the Babylonians forced most of the inhabitants of Judah to migrate to Babylon.

a)

Babylonian Exile

b)

Judaean Exile

c)

Assyrian Exile

d)

Baal Exile

29.

King of Persia who allows the Israelites to return to their land after Persia takes over Babylon.

a)

Cyrus

b)

Malachi

c)

Jeroboam

d)

David

30.

Descendants of a mixed population of Israelites who survived the Assyrian deportations and various pagan settlers imported after the northern kingdom fell.

a)

Samaritans

b)

Judaeans

c)

Galileans

d)

Babylonians

31.

A Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem

a)

Nebuchadnezzar

b)

Malachi

c)

Jeremiah

d)

Elijah

32.

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.

a)

Jeremiah

b)

Elijah

c)

Elisha

d)

Amos

33.

The great prophet who challenged the pagan rulers of Israel. He was taken up to Heaven in a fiery chariot.

a)

Jeremiah

b)

Elijah

c)

Elisha

d)

Amos

34.

Elijah's devoted disciple, who continued his mentor's mission in Israel

a)

Jeremiah

b)

Hosea

c)

Elisha

d)

Amos

35.

Prophet of social justice. He spoke out against Israel's treatment of the poor.

a)

Jeremiah

b)

Hosea

c)

Elisha

d)

Amos

36.

The prophet who makes a powerful comparison between his dysfunctional marriage and our relationship with God.

a)

Hosea

b)

Amos

c)

First Isaiah

d)

Ezekiel

37.

Most influential prophet during the reigns of southern kings. Known for his many prophecies concerning the Messiah.

a)

Hosea

b)

Amos

c)

First Isaiah

d)

Ezekiel

38.

A prophet of hope during early Exile. He has visions and prophecies about Jerusalem

a)

Hosea

b)

Amos

c)

First Isaiah

d)

Ezekiel

39.

Under his leadership, a second Temple was built in Jerusalem.

a)

Haggai

b)

First Isaiah

c)

Daniel

d)

Ezekiel

40.

Prophet who worked for the king, but he refused to worship any other gods. His friends survived 3 days in the furnace

a)

Haggai

b)

First Isaiah

c)

Daniel

d)

Ezekiel

41.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Historical books are considered "telescoped history?"

a)

They were written at the exact time the events were happening

b)

They were passed down by word of mouth

c)

They were oversimplified

d)

They emphasized the point that God was responsible for victory

42.

Which of the following is the correct pattern in Judges?

a)

sin - punishment - repentance - forgiveness - peace

b)

sin - peace - repentance - fear - longing

c)

punishment - forgiveness - peace

d)

repentance - punishment - sin - exile - peace

43.

Which of the following was NOT a requirement of a Nazarite vow?

a)

No killing

b)

No haircuts

c)

No wine

d)

No unclean foods

44.

Why does Scripture record Saul as a bad leader?

a)

In order to make David look like a big success

b)

To shame him for his actions

c)

Because later tribes were at war with his tribe

d)

To make Samuel look good

45.

Who was the court prophet who called David out for killing Uriah?

a)

Nathan

b)

Jacob

c)

Saul

d)

Amos

46.

What city did David make the capital for the Israelite people?

a)

Jerusalem

b)

Bethlehem

c)

Galilee

d)

Jordan

47.

Which group destroyed the Northern Tribes (Israel) in 722 BC?

a)

Assyrians

b)

Babylonians

c)

Romans

d)

Persians

48.

Which group destroyed the Sothern Tribes (Judah) in 587BC?

a)

Assyrians

b)

Babylonians

c)

Romans

d)

Persians

49.

What important building was destroyed by the Babylonians in their conquering of Judah?

a)

Jerusalem Temple

b)

Jerusalem Market

c)

Galilean Church

d)

Gravesite of Moses

50.

Which group ended up ruling the promised last post-exile and up until the time of Jesus?

a)

Assyrians

b)

Babylonians

c)

Romans

d)

Persians