Ruth and Naomi
Who was Naomi?
The mother in law to Ruth
What was the policy of Tolerance?
A policy made by King Cyrus to end slavery and allow people to practice their own customs and religions.
Who was Moses?
He led the Exodus and brought down the 10 commandments.
What is a Prophet?
A person who could communicate with god, making them ideal leaders.
What is one thing that Lil' G is allergic to
Wheat, Shrimp, or peanuts
Why did Naomi decide to move back to Israel?
Because her husband and son died
Name the two most famous kings of Persia
Cyrus and Darius
Who was Abraham?
The founder of Israel, and he brought his people to the "promised" land of Canaan.
What was the Exodus?
A time in history when the Hebrew people left Egypt to return to Canaan.
Where does Lil' G live?
Spring Valley
Why did Ruth decide to go with Naomi, even though she wasn't a Hebrew?
Because she felt a loyalty to Naomi after being her daughter in law for so long
What was the Royal Road?
A government road that allowed Satraps and mail carriers to more easily travel the empire.
What two empires invaded and took over Israel?
Assyria and Babylon
What is a Messiah?
A leader or saviour chosen by God.
Name one of Lil' G's nieces
Walela, Bella, or Emily
What happened to Ruth when she got to Israel?
She remarried, and had a son named David, the David who would become the King of Israel.
Where was ancient Persia located?
It is located in present day Iran, on the High Plateau in an isolated area of the Fertile Crescent.
What did King David do for the Kingdom of Israel?
He pushed out the Philistines.
What was the Babylonian Captivity
A period of 50 years where the Babylonians controlled and enslaved the Hebrew people.
Where did Lil' G go to College?
SDSU
Where exactly was Ruth originally from?
Medes
Why did King Darius divide the empire into 20 provinces?
So that it would be easier to control through Satraps.
How did Solomon create more wealth for the Kingdom of Israel?
He strengthened old trade relationships, he built new trade relationships, and he built temples that foreign people would come and visit.
What is a Satrap?
A governor who collected taxes and acted as a spy for the Government.
Where does Lil' G's wife work?
SDSU