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Worksheets9.1.4 The Spirit of Truth Inspired the Writing of the Bible
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 53mins
What are the four broad steps involved in the writing process of the Bible?
Inspiration, Composition, Compilation, Canonization
Creation, Translation, Distribution, Interpretation
Writing, Editing, Publishing, Reading
Research, Drafting, Revising, Finalizing
Which of the following is NOT one of the historical stages in the development of the Bible?
The Patriarchs of the people of Israel
The Greek conquest
The Industrial Revolution
The Roman conquest
Who began revealing answers to questions of the 'human heart' around four thousand years ago?
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Greeks
Ancient Chinese
Ancient Indians
How many books are in the library called the Bible?
73
72
39
27
What are the two collections of books within the Bible called?
Old Testament and New Testament
Genesis and Exodus
Psalms and Proverbs
Gospels and Epistles
What does the word 'Bible' come from?
Latin words
Hebrew words
Greek words
Aramaic words
What is 'oral tradition' as mentioned in the context of the Bible's writing process?
A method of passing stories and teachings by word of mouth before they were written down
A written document that was lost over time
A modern interpretation of ancient texts
A digital archive of biblical manuscripts
What do the abbreviations BC and AD stand for in Christian history timelines?
Before Christ and Anno Domini
Before Common and After Death
Before Christ and After Death
Before Common and Anno Domini
Fill in the blank: The historical development of the Bible occurred over (a) stages.
What do the abbreviations BCE and ACE stand for, as used in many texts now?
Before the Common Era and After the Common Era
Before Christ Era and After Christ Era
Before the Common Era and Anno Domini
Before Christ Era and Anno Domini
What is the time period for the First Period in Jewish history?
1850-1700BC
1700-1300BC
1300-1050BC
1020-587BC
Fill in the blank: The Interim Period 1 in Jewish history is known as the 'Descendants of the Patriarch Jacob in Egypt' and lasted from 1700-1300BC.
(a)
What is the name of the period from 1300-1050BC in Jewish history?
The Monarchy
The Exodus and entry into the Promised Land
The Exile in Babylon
The Greek conquest
What is the time period for the Third Period in Jewish history?
A) 1020-587BC
B) 587-539BC
C) 539-333BC
D) 333-63BC
Fill in the blank: The Fourth Period in Jewish history is known as the 'Exile in Babylon' and lasted from 587-539BC.
(a)
What is the name of the period from 63BC-135AD in Jewish history?
The Post Exile
The Greek conquest
The Roman empire
The Monarchy
Who was the first Patriarch of the people of Israel?
Isaac
Jacob
Abraham
Joseph
The name given to Jacob after God changed it was:
Israel
Isaac
Joseph
Esau
Which of Jacob's sons was sold into slavery and became an important administrator of Egypt?
Reuben
Joseph
Judah
Benjamin
Fill in the blank: The descendants of Jacob's twelve sons were referred to as 'Israelites' or ' (a) '.
What instructions did God give the Hebrews to celebrate the Passover?
To sacrifice a lamb and mark their doors with its blood
To fast for seven days
To build an altar and offer incense
To sing hymns and pray
The ancient Hebrew name Joshua means:
God is salvation
Gift of God
God is gracious
God is with us
According to the Book of Joshua, how many of the twelve tribes of Israel spread throughout different regions of Palestine?
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Nine
Which tribe was scattered among the other tribes to serve as priests?
Judah
Levi
Benjamin
Reuben
Journal Activity: Recall a time when you have followed a similar pattern in your life as described in the Israelites' experience with the Sinai Covenant.
I have followed a similar pattern in my life as described in the Israelites' experience with the Sinai Covenant.
I have not followed a similar pattern in my life as described in the Israelites' experience with the Sinai Covenant.
For your information: Explain why Bible scholars believe that the hymn of Deborah (Judges 5) is the oldest written part of the Bible.
It contains archaic language and style.
It was found in the oldest manuscript.
It is mentioned in other ancient texts.
It was written by the earliest known author.
Who was called by God to be the first king of Israel?
David
Saul
Samuel
Jesse
What led God to call David to become king?
David's bravery in battle
David's musical talent
David's heart and faithfulness
David's leadership skills
David and his supporters evaded Saul's troops by:
hiding in a cave
crossing a river
disguising themselves
fleeing to another city
What happened to Saul's army when David sought protection from the Philistines?
Saul's army was defeated
Saul's army retreated
Saul's army joined David
Saul's army was unaffected
The significance of David's victories over the Philistines was:
They expanded Israel's territory and secured its borders.
They led to the downfall of the Philistine empire.
They resulted in a long-lasting peace treaty.
They caused internal strife within Israel.
How have the authors favoured David over his rival Saul and the Philistine enemy?
By portraying David as a hero and Saul as a villain
By showing David's victories over the Philistines
By highlighting David's divine favor
All of the above
What does the story teach about the power of ‘ordinary people’ to do good?
The story shows that ordinary people have no power to do good.
The story illustrates that ordinary people can make a significant impact.
The story suggests that only extraordinary people can do good.
The story teaches that doing good is irrelevant.
Read 1 Kings 3: 16-28. How is the wisdom of Solomon illustrated in his judgement?
By threatening to divide the living child in two to reveal the true mother
By consulting with his advisors to make a decision
By immediately identifying the true mother without any test
By offering both women compensation instead of the child
What is the meaning of the word 'prophet' as explained in the passage?
(a)
Who were the most famous prophets during the early period of the Monarchy according to the passage?
(a)
How were prophets distinctive by their appearance according to 2 Kings 1:8?
(a)
What were the prophets inspired by according to the passage?
(a)
The greatest prophets in the Old Testament are:
Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
David, Solomon, Saul, Samuel
Joshua, Caleb, Aaron, Miriam
Read Jeremiah 1:1-10 and Amos 7:14-16. Put yourself in the shoes of one of the prophets, Amos or Jeremiah, and list some of the feelings you think you would have experienced if you had been called by God to be a prophet.
Fear and anxiety
Joy and excitement
Confusion and doubt
Peace and acceptance
What was the role of true prophets according to the passage?
To predict the future
To guide people according to divine will
To perform miracles
To interpret dreams
In Class Work: As a class discuss modern day ‘prophets’ who have spoken out to remind society of God’s Law. Who are recent Australian examples who serve as a conscience to society on issues such as the environment, poverty and justice?
Tim Costello
Peter Garrett
Julian Burnside
All of the above
The division into two kingdoms, Israel and Judah, around 931BC, was significant because:
It marked the end of the united monarchy and led to distinct political and cultural developments in each kingdom.
It resulted in the immediate conquest of both kingdoms by neighboring empires.
It was a peaceful transition that strengthened the unity of the Hebrew people.
It led to the establishment of a single, powerful kingdom that dominated the region.
The events that led to the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel in 721BC were:
The Assyrian conquest and exile of the Israelites.
A peaceful merger with the southern kingdom of Judah.
A natural disaster that destroyed the kingdom.
An internal revolution that overthrew the monarchy.
The Sinai Covenant played a significant role in the history of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah by:
Establishing a legal and religious framework for the Israelites.
Creating a military alliance with neighboring kingdoms.
Promoting trade and economic prosperity.
Introducing a new language and writing system.
After the division of the kingdoms, who inspired another writer in the northern kingdom to write about topics similar to those of the Yahwist?
The Elohist
The Deuteronomist
The Priestly source
The Chronicler
The writer who referred to God as 'Elohim' is known as:
Yahwist
Elohist
Priestly
Deuteronomist
The northern kingdom was conquered by the Assyrians in which year?
722 BC
586 BC
539 BC
332 BC
Who is the author that filled out the Law in much greater detail than the Yahwist or the Elohist writers?
The Yahwist
The Elohist
The Priestly writer
The Deuteronomist
What was the main reason God called the prophet Jeremiah?
The destruction of Solomon’s Temple had a significant impact on the Jewish people.
It led to the Babylonian Exile and loss of a central place of worship.
It resulted in the immediate rebuilding of a new temple.
It caused the Jewish people to abandon their faith.
It had no significant impact on the Jewish community.
The period of Exile in Babylon contributed to the development of the Bible by:
influencing the writing of new texts and the compilation of existing ones
leading to the destruction of all religious texts
causing the abandonment of religious practices
resulting in the translation of the Bible into multiple languages
The first great prophets during the period of Exile were:
Isaiah and Jeremiah
Ezekiel and Daniel
Hosea and Amos
Micah and Nahum
During the Exile, which group became known as the Priestly tradition?
The Levites
The Pharisees
The Sadducees
The Essenes
Which books were refined and new writings begun during the Exile?
The Torah and the Prophets
The Psalms and the Proverbs
The Gospels and the Epistles
The Acts and the Revelation
What decree did Cyrus make in 538BC regarding the Jews?
Cyrus decreed that the Jews could return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple.
Cyrus decreed that the Jews must remain in Babylon.
Cyrus decreed that the Jews should convert to the Persian religion.
Cyrus decreed that the Jews should pay a special tax.
The term 'province' in the context of the Persian empire refers to:
A type of currency used in the empire
A region governed by a satrap
A religious practice
A military rank
Who began the rebuilding of Judah after it was recognized as a province within the Persian empire?
Nehemiah
Ezra
Zerubbabel
Joshua
What was the most important reform initiated by Nehemiah?
Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
Reforming the temple practices
Enforcing the Sabbath
Abolishing debts
In Aramaic, 'Messiah' means:
Anointed One
Savior
Prophet
King
What are the three parts into which the Old Testament was organized?
The Law, The Prophets, The Writings
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus
The Old, The New, The Apocrypha
The Torah, The Nevi'im, The Ketuvim
Which books are included in the Law, the first part of the Old Testament?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Joshua, Judges, Ruth
Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations
What are the writings related to prophets and books named after them called?
Prophetic Writings
Historical Books
Wisdom Literature
Gospels
The first five books of the Bible were completed in which period?
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Antiquity
Middle Ages
In 333BC, who conquered the Persian empire?
What city did Alexander the Great found that became important for the Greek translation of the Bible?
After Alexander's death, his empire was divided into two parts. Name the two kingdoms and their rulers.
(a)
True or False: Antiochus imposed Greek religion and culture upon all in his kingdom, including the Jews.
True
False
The Maccabees' fight for independence had a significant impact on Jewish society.
It led to the establishment of a Jewish state and religious freedom.
It resulted in the complete destruction of Jewish society.
It caused the Jewish society to become a major world power.
It had no impact on Jewish society.
What questions did the sufferings of the people raise during the Greek period?
What were the causes of the sufferings?
How did the people respond to their sufferings?
What questions did the sufferings raise?
What were the consequences of the sufferings?
Why were no further writings added to the Law?
Because the Law was considered complete and perfect.
Because there were no more prophets to write.
Because the Law was lost and could not be added to.
Because the rulers forbade any additions.
Which books were completed during the period of the Prophets?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
Matthew, Mark, Luke
Acts, Romans, Corinthians
What inspired most of the books grouped under the Writings?
Historical events
Personal experiences
Mythology
Scientific discoveries
One of the greatest issues of debate related to the religious life of the nation was:
Separation of church and state
Religious freedom
Role of religion in education
Religious discrimination
What period does the Roman conquest and rule belong to in Jewish history?
The Roman army that conquered Syria in 64BC was led by:
Julius Caesar
Pompey the Great
Augustus
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Pompey entered Jerusalem in which year?
63 BC
70 AD
44 BC
30 AD
The first of the Herods installed as King by the Romans was:
Herod the Great
Herod Antipas
Herod Agrippa I
Herod Archelaus
The Roman governor of Judea during Jesus' lifetime was:
Pontius Pilate
Herod Antipas
Julius Caesar
Augustus
In what year did the Romans destroy Jerusalem and the Temple?
70 AD
100 AD
33 AD
476 AD
Research the fall of the Jewish stronghold of Masada in around 74AD.
The fall of Masada occurred in 74AD when Roman forces besieged the fortress.
Masada fell due to internal conflict among the Jewish defenders.
The Jewish stronghold of Masada was never captured by the Romans.
Masada was abandoned by its defenders before the Romans arrived.
A Patriarch is a title given to certain leaders in the Bible. Who among the following is considered a Jewish Patriarch?
Moses
Abraham
David
Solomon
A sanctuary is a sacred or holy place. What role did sanctuaries play in the life of the Jewish people?
They were places of worship and community gathering.
They were primarily used for trade and commerce.
They served as military fortresses.
They were used as educational institutions.
Explain what is meant by oral tradition.
A method of passing down stories, history, and knowledge through spoken word.
A written record of historical events.
A digital archive of cultural practices.
A modern way of documenting traditions using technology.
Give one example of a covenant that is written about in the Old Testament. What characteristics did it have that were in keeping with the nature of covenants?
The Abrahamic Covenant, characterized by promises of land, descendants, and blessings.
The Mosaic Covenant, characterized by the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.
The Davidic Covenant, characterized by the promise of a kingdom and eternal throne.
The Noahic Covenant, characterized by the promise never to flood the earth again.
