Ancient Israelites 2021-2022 Jeopardy Template

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1. The ancient Israelites traced their origins as a people to one man. Who was he?

A. King David

B. Ur

C. Moses

D. Abraham

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1. The Greek word Diaspora means_________________________________
A. To throw away
B. To disappear
C. To scatter
d. To revolt

C. To scatter

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What is the term for “belief in one God”?

A. Monotheism

B. Polytheism

C. Christianity

D. Judaism

A. Monotheism

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4. Why did the Ancient Israelites leave Egypt to travel back to Canaan?

A. To increase their opportunities for trade.

B. To form a democratic nation.

C. To return to the rule of the Babylonians.

D. To escape persecution from the Egyptians.

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Which of the following best states the main purpose of the Ten Commandments?

A. To suggest ways to observe the Sabbath.

B. To describe the qualifications for kings.

C. To reveal warnings to the Israelites.

D. To provide rules for living.

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2. Monotheism is___________________________________

A. The belief in ALL gods
B. the belief in one God
C. The belier in two gods
D. the only God

B. the belief in one God

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2. What happen to the Israelites after Moses led them back to Canaan?
A. They were opposed by the Philistines
B. They return to Egypt
C. They went to Jerusalem
D. They died

A. They were opposed by the Philistines

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What was the religion of the Israelites?

A. Canaan

B. Islam

C. Christianity

D. Judaism

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Why is Abraham an important figure in the history of the ancient Hebrews?

A. He was a Hebrew scholar during the Babylonian exile.

B. He led the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt.

C. He was chosen to be the first Jewish king.

D. He was a founder of Judaism.

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How did King Saul increase the influence of Ancient Israel? 6.23

A. He created the first Jewish temple.  

B. He united all the tribes of Israel into one nation.  

C. He united Israel with Egypt.  

D. He brought Judaism to Rome

He united all the tribes of Israel into one nation.  

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3. How many sons did Jacob have?

A. 14
B .2
C. 10
D. 12

D. 12

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3What happened to the Israelites once they arrived in Egypt?

A.They became the Pharaohs
B.They were enslaved by the Pharaohs
C. They became part of the working class
D. They kept moving on towards Southern Africa

B. They were enslaved by the Pharaohs

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9. What is a covenant?

a. blessing

b. promise

c. curse

d. rainbow

b. promise

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Why is Saul an important figure in the history of the ancient Israelites?

A. He built the first temple in Jerusalem.

B. He united the tribes of Israel as the first king.

C. He made Jerusalem the capital city.

D. He returned the Jewish people to Israel.

B. He united the tribes of Israel as the first king.

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How did the growth of the Persian Empire in 530 BCE impact the Jewish people? 6.24

A. It prevented Judaism from being practiced in Israel.  

B. It allowed the Jews to return to Israel.  

C. It forced the Jews into slavery in Babylon.  

D. It allowed Judaism to become the main religion of the Middle East.

B. It allowed the Jews to return to Israel

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4. Who was the Kingdom Israel first king?
A. King David
B. King Moses
C. King Solomon
D. King Saul

D. King Saul

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4. What was the Exodus, and who led it?

A. The Exodus was the escape out of Egypt, and Moses led it
B. The Exodus was the form of writing, and the Pharaoh led it
C. The Exodus was led by Abraham, and it was when everyone moved to Egypt
D. The Exodus was the name of a story written by the Ancient Mesopotamians.

A. The Exodus was the escape out of Egypt, and Moses led it

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The Jordan River connects to which body of water?

A. Red Sea

B. Dead Sea

C. Mediterranean Sea

D. Black Sea

B. Dead Sea

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Which statement summarizes the significance of King Solomon in the history of the Hebrew people?

A. He united the tribes of Israel and founded its first empire.

B. He led the Israelites on the Exodus from Egypt.

C. He declared Jerusalem the capital in 1000 BCE.

D. He founded the first temple in Jerusalem.

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To the monotheistic Jews exiled in Babylon the conquest by Cyrus [and the Persians] must have seemed deliverance. Very possibly Hebrews within the gates had assisted Cyrus’s entrance. His victory was hailed as a triumph wrought by the aid of Jehovah over the oppressive idolators of Babylon: and certain it is that under the Persian rule Jerusalem was rebuilt and the Jews enjoyed not a little favor from the government. – Readings in Ancient History: Illustrative Excerpts.

9. Based on your knowledge of history and the excerpt above, what was the significance of the Persian conquest of Babylon?

A. The Jewish people were exiled from Babylon and forced to live under the ruler Nebuchadnezzar.

B. The Jewish people were able to return to their homeland and practice their beliefs.

C. The Jewish Empire split into two separate kingdoms that Cyrus was easily able to conquer next.

D. The Jewish resistance against the rule of Cyrus began and resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem

B. The Jewish people were able to return to their homeland and practice their beliefs.

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5. Which event happened first?

A. The Fall of Judah
B.. The Exodus
C. The Diaspora
D. The settling of Jews

B.. The Exodus

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5. What caused the Ancient Israelites to have to leave Canaan and go to Egypt?

A. There was a draught

B. There was too much rain

C. The Gods told them too

D. The King kicked them out

A. There was a draught

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The Ancient Israelites first migrated from Mesopotamia into what region?

A. Ur

B. Cairo

C. Babylon

D. Canaan

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12. Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

A. Abraham

B. Isaac

C. Moses

D. Jacob

C. Moses

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Based on the source, which statement summarizes the effect of the Babylonian captivity on the Jewish people?

A. It led many followers to seek refuge and aid by migrating to Egypt.

B. It led later kings to order a military restructuring of their society.

C. It weakened the kingdom’s defenses prior to the conquest by Rome.

D. It demonstrated determination to maintain their culture and beliefs.