Geography
Which body of water is known as the lowest point on Earth and is located in Israel?
What is the Dead Sea?
From which region did the ancient Israelites originally migrate to Canaan?
What is Mesopotamia?
Who is considered the father of the Hebrew people in Judaism?
Who is Abraham?
Who was the first king of Israel?
Who is Saul?
What event describes the capture and destruction of the Kingdom of Israel?
What is the Babylonian Captivity?
What sea lies to the west of Israel?
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
What was the reason for the Hebrews' migration from Canaan to Egypt?
What is to escape famine and drought?
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Who is Moses?
Which king established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel?
Who is David?
What was the outcome of the Babylonian Captivity for the Jewish people?
What is the return to their homeland under the Persian Empire?
Name the river that is significant for its historical importance and runs through Israel.
What is the Jordan River?
What significant journey did the Israelites undertake to return to Canaan from Egypt?
What is the Exodus?
What is the sacred text of Judaism known as?
What is the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible)?
Who is known for building the First Temple in Jerusalem?
Who is Solomon?
Summarize the breakup of the Kingdom of Israel. What caused it?
What is the division into the northern Kingdom of Israel and southern Kingdom of Judah? The death of Solomon and civil wars?
What important city is considered the capital of Israel?
What is Jerusalem?
Describe the overall movement pattern of the ancient Israelites.
What is moving from Mesopotamia to Canaan, then to Egypt, and back to Canaan?
Name one important belief central to Judaism.
What is monotheism?
Describe the main achievement of King Solomon.
What is building the First Temple?
What role did the Persian Empire play in the return of the Jews to their homeland?
What is allowing them to rebuild their temple and return to Jerusalem?
What is the name of the peninsula located in the southern part of Israel, important for trade routes?
What is the Sinai Peninsula?
What were the central reasons for the Israelites' movements throughout these regions?
What are seeking food, safety, and fulfilling God's promise?
What are the Ten Commandments, and why are they significant in Judaism?
What are moral laws that guide the behavior of Jewish people?
Explain the significance of Saul, David, and Solomon in the history of Israel.
What are, they were part of the Golden Age of Israel and unified Israel?
Discuss the impact of the Babylonian Captivity on Jewish culture and identity.
What is the strengthening of their religious beliefs and practices? They were able to practice their beliefs even when not in their homeland?