Journey of the Israelites
Where was Abraham from?
Who parted the Red Sea?
Moses
What happened to Israel right after Solomon died?
It split into two kingdoms.
What river provides them fresh Water?
Jordan River.
Why were the Pyramids so big?
1. Pharaohs wanted to show off their wealth and power.
2. Egyptians believe that they could take belongings they were buried with to the next life, and Pharaoh's had lots of belongings.
Why did Abraham leave his home with his family?
He made a covenant with God.
Joseph.
Which Kingdom was conquered first? (Judah to the South, Kingdom of Israel to the North)
Kingdom of Israel (To the North).
It is used as a trade route.
What was the purpose of the Sphinx?
To guard the Pharaohs buried in the pyramids behind it.
Where did Abraham take his family after making his covenant with God?
Canaan
Why did Joseph's brothers sell him into slavery?
They were jealous because they believed he was their father's favorite.
Who conquered the Kingdom of Judah?
The Babylonian Empire.
Why is the Red Sea important to the ancient Israelites?
They believe that god helped Moses part the sea, saving their lives from the Egyptian army as they escaped enslavement.
What was Queen Hatshepsut known for?
Peace and Trade
Why did the Pharaoh enslave the Israelites?
He believed their population was growing too fast and they threatened his power.
Why is the Sinai Peninsula so important to the Isralites?
They believe that god gave them food and water to keep them alive while they were wandering around the desert here.
Who conquered the Kingdom of Israel?
The Assyrian Empire.
Why is the Dead Sea important to the ancient Israelites?
It is full of salt, which can be sold for lots of money, or used to preserve meat or fish.
What was different about Tutankhamun's Tomb?
1. It was smaller because he died young and unexpectedly.
2. It was untouched by robbers because it had been lost under the desert sands.
Why did Egypt have plenty of food during the Famine?
They planned ahead because of Joseph's interpretation of the Pharaoh's dream.
What was one of the 10 Plagues?
Many possible responses.
Who let the Israelites return to Israel from Babylon?
King Cyrus/The Persians
Why is the Sinai Peninsula so important to the ancient Israelites?
They believe that God kept them alive there, and that Moses was given the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Why did Egyptians Mummify people?
They believed the body could rejoin the soul in the next life, and wanted it to be in good condition.