WorksheetsUnit 5 Ancient Israel Review Questions
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 49mins
Fill in the blank: __________ are a group of people who lived in southwest Asia and believed in one God.
Israelite
Babylonians
Phoenicians
Sumerians
Fill in the blank: __________ is a belief in one God.
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Pantheism
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a person believed to have been sent by God to share His word with the people.
Prophet
King
Priest
Disciple
Fill in the blank: __________ is a day in the week set aside for worship, rest and prayer.
Sabbath
Monday
Friday
Tuesday
What is the definition of 'Kosher'?
Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.
A type of Italian pasta.
A traditional Chinese festival.
A style of French cooking.
What is the definition of 'Synagogue'?
A Jewish place of worship.
A Hindu temple.
A Christian church.
A Muslim mosque.
What is the definition of 'Exile'?
To be forced out of one's home or country.
To be given a reward for bravery.
To be elected as a leader.
To be invited to a celebration.
What is the definition of 'Diaspora'?
A term used to refer to the groups of Jewish people who were exiled from their homeland and scattered throughout much of Europe, west Asia and northern Africa.
A festival celebrated by Jewish people to mark the harvest season.
A sacred text in Judaism containing laws and teachings.
A traditional Jewish food eaten during Passover.
What is the definition of the term 'Tribe'?
A group of people who share a common ancestry, language, culture, and leadership.
A small family living in a single house.
A collection of animals living together in the wild.
A group of cities united under one government.
What is the definition of the vocabulary term 'Exodus'?
A large-scale departure or migration of people
A celebration of arrival
A small group meeting
A sudden increase in population
What is the definition of 'Covenant'?
A formal agreement or promise, often made by two or more parties.
A type of ancient currency used in trade.
A ceremonial feast held to celebrate harvest.
A law passed by a government to regulate behavior.
Which of the following best defines the term 'Torah'?
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible, considered the most sacred texts in Judaism.
A Jewish festival celebrating the harvest season.
A traditional Jewish prayer recited during Sabbath.
A place of worship for the Jewish community.
According to Jewish teachings, who gave Moses the Ten Commandments?
Abraham
God
David
Solomon
Fill in the blank: The first commandment is 'Do not worship any god except ____.'
me
him
her
them
Fill in the blank: The second commandment is 'Do not worship ____ idols.'
false
true
golden
living
Fill in the blank: The third commandment is 'Do not use my name in ____.'
vain
joy
anger
prayer
Fill in the blank: The fourth commandment is 'Keep the ____ day holy.'
Sabbath
Easter
Christmas
Passover
Fill in the blank: The fifth commandment is 'Honor your ____ and father.'
mother
brother
teacher
neighbor
Fill in the blank: The sixth commandment is 'Do not ____.'.
murder
steal
lie
covet
Fill in the blank: The seventh commandment is 'Be faithful to your ____/wife.'
husband
friend
neighbor
child
Fill in the blank: The eighth commandment is 'Do not ____.'.
steal
lie
cheat
covet
Fill in the blank: The ninth commandment is 'Do not tell ____.'.
lies
truths
secrets
stories
Fill in the blank: The tenth commandment is 'Do not want things owned by ____.'
others
yourself
animals
nature
According to Jewish teachings, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
The top of Mount Sinai
The city of Jerusalem
The land of Canaan
The Nile River
According to Jewish teachings, how did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
He found them in the desert
He climbed to the top of Mount Sinai and received them from God
He received them from the Pharaoh
He wrote them himself
Why did the Ten Commandments help the Israelites?
To help them know the difference between right and wrong
To help them become rich
To help them travel to new lands
To help them fight wars
Fill in the blank: The purpose of the Ten Commandments was to help the Israelites live their life in accordance with their God's ________.
scripture
laws
temple
prophets
One major impact of the Ten Commandments on laws around the world is:
They influenced the development of moral and legal codes.
They led to the creation of new languages.
They established modern economic systems.
They introduced advanced technology to societies.
How many commandments are shown on the tablets in the image?
Ten
Five
Seven
Twelve
Who appointed Saul to be king according to Jewish teachings?
David
Samuel
Solomon
Goliath
What was one reason Saul lost support as king?
He united the Twelve Tribes
He defeated Goliath
He was accused of disobeying God's laws
He built many cities
Fill in the blank: Samuel denounced Saul as king and selected a new king, ________, according to Jewish teachings.
David
Solomon
Saul
Jonathan
Who did David defeat to become famous as a young man?
Saul
Solomon
Goliath
Samuel
As king, David united the ________ according to Jewish teachings.
Twelve Tribes of Israel
Romans
Philistines
Egyptians
Which city did David establish as the capital?
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Samaria
Who became king after David?
Saul
Solomon
Samuel
Goliath
What was one negative effect of Solomon's reign?
He was accused of disobeying God's laws
He brought high taxes
He defeated the Philistines
He united the Twelve Tribes
Solomon was known for his wisdom and for building many cities.
True
False
Who was King Cyrus the Great and what did he do that was important?
King Cyrus the Great was the ruler of the Persian Empire who defeated the Chaldeans and allowed the Jews to return to Judah and rebuild Jerusalem.
King Cyrus the Great was a famous Greek philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens.
King Cyrus the Great was an Egyptian pharaoh who built the pyramids of Giza.
King Cyrus the Great was a Roman emperor who conquered Britain.
Who was Alexander the Great and what did he do that was important?
Alexander the Great was a king from Macedonia who conquered Judah, allowed the Jewish people to stay, and introduced Greek culture and language.
Alexander the Great was a Roman emperor who built the Colosseum and expanded the Roman Empire.
Alexander the Great was a Persian ruler who destroyed Babylon and banned Greek culture.
Alexander the Great was an Egyptian pharaoh who built the pyramids and ruled over Greece.
Who were the Seleucid Kings and what did they do that was important?
The Seleucid Kings ruled parts of Alexander's former empire; Antiochus IV tried to force Jews to worship Greek gods, leading to a rebellion by Judas Maccabeus.
The Seleucid Kings were Roman emperors who built the Colosseum and expanded the empire into Britain.
The Seleucid Kings were Egyptian pharaohs who constructed the pyramids and established the city of Alexandria.
The Seleucid Kings were Persian rulers who defeated Alexander the Great and restored the Achaemenid Empire.
Why did the Assyrian and Chaldean invasions happen? (Cause)
The invasions happened because Judah was a prime location due to valuable trade routes, and the people in Judah did not have enough forces to defend themselves against the powerful Assyrian and Chaldean empires.
The invasions happened because Judah had the largest army in the region and wanted to conquer neighboring lands.
The invasions happened because the Assyrians and Chaldeans wanted to spread their religion peacefully to Judah.
The invasions happened because Judah invited the Assyrians and Chaldeans for trade and alliance.
What happened to the Israelites as a result of the Assyrian and Chaldean invasions? (Effect)
The Israelites were forced to pay high taxes, removed from their homeland, and later forced to leave Jerusalem and live in Babylon. Their homes and villages were destroyed if they did not pay the tributes.
The Israelites formed alliances with the Assyrians and Chaldeans and prospered economically.
The Israelites were able to maintain their independence and expand their territory.
The Israelites converted to the religions of the Assyrians and Chaldeans and were welcomed as citizens.
Who led the conquest of Judah and sent the Israelites to Babylon?
The Chaldeans, led by King Nebuchadnezzar.
The Egyptians, led by Pharaoh Ramses.
The Persians, led by Cyrus the Great.
The Assyrians, led by King Sennacherib.
What effect did the Babylonian Exile have on the Israelites' faith and determination?
The Israelites kept their spirits and faith strong, and their religious determination became stronger than ever.
The Israelites abandoned their faith and lost hope during the exile.
The Israelites adopted Babylonian religious practices and forgot their own traditions.
The Israelites became indifferent to their faith and stopped practicing their religion.
What was the cause of the revolt led by Judas Maccabeus?
The Jewish people were forced to worship Greek gods under the rule of Antiochus IV.
The Jewish people wanted to celebrate Hanukkah.
The Jewish people wanted more oil for their menorah.
The Jewish people were invited to worship Greek gods.
What is the effect of the successful Maccabean revolt that is celebrated during Hanukkah? Fill in the blank: Jewish people light a menorah each of the eight days during ________ to celebrate the miracle of the oil.
Hanukkah
Passover
Yom Kippur
Purim
The revolt led by Judas Maccabeus resulted in the Jewish people clearing their temples of statues of Greek gods and goddesses.
True
False
Daily life does not refer to a 'day in the life' of a Jewish person, but rather the aspects of their faith that are evident in their daily life. One important aspect of Jewish life is ________.
Family
Weather
Technology
Sports
A strong family unit, with parents teaching their children important lessons from the ________ and other parts of the Hebrew Bible is (and was) common.
Torah
Quran
Vedas
Tripitaka
Jewish families also worship in ________.
synagogues
churches
mosques
temples
Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws is referred to as ________.
kosher
halal
vegan
organic
Which of the following is NOT allowed according to Jewish dietary laws?
Eating dairy and meat together
Eating shellfish
Eating pork
All of the above
The Hebrew Bible is made up of three parts: the Torah, the ________, and the Writings.
Prophets
Gospels
Epistles
Psalms
Inside the Hebrew Bible, you can find histories, songs, prayers, laws, and instructions on how to live a ________ and moral life.
good
short
difficult
unusual
Why was the Babylonian Exile so devastating for Israelites? (Select ALL that apply).
They were held as slaves.
Their Temple was destroyed.
The Ark of the Covenant went missing or was destroyed.
They were taken from their promised land.
God establishes these with Israel to show a deeper relationship with His people
Covenants
Kingdoms
Prophecies
Commandments
The kingdom of Israel split into two, Israel and_____________
Judah
Judea
Jerusalem
Judaism
Who was the last judge over Israel?
Saul
Eli
Samuel
Elkanah
How long was Moses on the mountain with God before the Israelites began to worship the golden calf?
20 minutes
40 days
40 hours
100 days
T or F
God did not want Israel to have a king because He wanted to be their King.
True
False
Number of Tribes of Israel?
15
14
13
12
What term is used to describe the forced removal of people from their homeland to another land?
Messiah
Prophet
Precepts of the Church
Exile
Which event led to the kingdom of Israel becoming divided?
The death of King Solomon
The Babylonian Captivity
The conquest by the Assyrians
Joshua's capture of Jericho
All (a) religions are based upon the belief in one creator God.
