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WorksheetsMordechai and Haman
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Who was Haman a descendant of?
King Achashverosh
The Kings of Yehudah
The Jewish people
Amalek
How did Haman acquire his wealth?
Through inheritance
By finding a treasure
Dishonestly, by seizing treasures
By working hard
What position was Haman appointed to by King Achashverosh?
King
Treasurer
Prime Minister
General
What did King Achashverosh command everyone in the palace to do in honour of Haman?
Give him gifts
Bow down to him
Celebrate his wealth
Offer him a feast
What image did Haman wear on his chest?
A symbol of the king's honour
An image of the idol he worshipped
A badge of his official position
A picture of Mordechai
Why did Mordechai refuse to bow before Haman?
Because Haman was not the king
Because Mordechai did not recognize Haman's authority
Because Mordechai was a Jew and would not bow to anyone wearing an idol
Because Mordechai did not receive a warning from the officials
Under whose reign did the Jews begin to rebuild their Temple in Jerusalem?
King Sancherib
King Cyrus
King Solomon
King David
Who settled a certain tribe in Samaria after leading many Jews into exile?
King Cyrus
King Solomon
King Sancherib
King David
How did the Samaritans settled by King Sancherib relate to the Jewish faith?
They fully converted to the Jewish faith.
They partly accepted the Jewish faith but did not fully identify with the Jewish people and the Torah.
They rejected the Jewish faith entirely.
They were indifferent to the Jewish faith.
What did the special royal decree issued by King Cyrus permit the Jews to do?
To partner with the Samaritans
To rebuild their Temple
To rebel against the Persian rule
To hinder the Samaritans
How did the Samaritans react to the Jews rebuilding their Temple?
They supported the Jews
They were indifferent
They tried to hinder the Jews
They joined the Jews in rebuilding
What accusation did the Samaritans bring to the royal house in Persia?
The Jews were rebuilding the Temple too quickly
The Jews were not following the decree properly
The Jews were also organising themselves to rebel against the Persian rule
The Jews were refusing to cooperate with the Samaritans
Who did the Samaritans and other enemies of the Jews choose to represent them at the court and press the charges against the Jews?
Mordechai
Haman
Samuel
Ezra
Who did the Jews choose to lead their cause?
Mordechai
Haman
Samuel
Ezra
What did the two delegates bring with them for their journey to Persia?
Maps and compasses
Provisions for the journey
Gifts for the king
Musical instruments
Who ate all his provisions at once during the journey through the desert?
The king of Persia
Mordechai
Haman
The teacher
What did Haman do when he became very hungry?
He found food in the desert
He continued without food
He begged Mordechai to share his food
He went back home
What condition did Mordechai set for agreeing to Haman's request?
That Haman would give him a large sum of money.
That Haman would become Mordechai's slave.
That Haman would write a formal contract.
That Haman would provide him with bread.
Where did Haman write the pledge since there was no paper available?
On a piece of cloth.
On the wall.
On the sole of Mordechai's shoe.
On a stone tablet.
What did Haman agree to give Mordechai in consideration for becoming his slave?
Gold.
Land.
Bread.
Money.
What did Mordechai refuse to do when Haman became Prime Minister?
Bow down to Haman
Invite Haman to dinner
Offer Haman gifts
Write a letter to Haman
What was Haman's reaction to Mordechai's refusal?
He was pleased
He ignored Mordechai
He swore to destroy Mordechai and all the Jews
He promoted Mordechai
Instead of bowing down, what did Mordechai do when Haman demanded he bow?
He left the city
He merely removed his shoe and waved it at Haman
He laughed at Haman
He apologized to Haman
