G=Geography
The body of the ocean is north of Israel.
What is the Mediterranean Sea
Israel has this type of religion.
Considering all the surrounding civilizations had a polytheistic systems, The Hebrews practiced the worship of one GOD. This type of achievement was unheard of, and we call this religious system.
What is Monotheism
While many of the surrounding nations had rulers such as kings to rein over them, Israel initially was under the authority of
Who is GOD/YAWEH
During this King of Israel's reign, the nation of Israel became prosperous
Who is King Solomon
The name of the neighboring country that held the Hebrews as slaves.
What is Egypt
This feast of Unleavened Bread is a celebration of GOD leading the Hebrews out of bondage in Egypt is also known as
What is the Passover
This achievement of 10 laws given to Moses on Mount Sinai, that was written on 2 stone tablets is known as
What is the 10 commandments
GOD wanted this to be built as a symbol of HIS presence with HIS pepople
What is a tabernacle
Under GOD on the Social Structure, this person was responsible for bringing the people before GOD and he brought GOD before the people.
Who is the High Priest
In class, Mrs. Huffman referred to Israel being no bigger than the size of this U.S.A State.
What is New Jersey
Rosh HaShannah, marks the beginning of a NEW YEAR. It is celebrated with the blast of a Shofar and enjoyed with a sweet treat of apples dipped in honey, has another name of
What is The Feast of Trumpets
During this King of Israel's reign, many forts, storehouses, and palaces were built
Who is King Solomon
During the Seleucid Reign of Israel, this Greek general became the ruler of Judea, who tore down the city walls and defiled the temple
Who Antiochus IV
This group of people were on the same social Structure level as the High Priest
Who are Soldiers
Once Israel split into 2 Kingdoms, the southern Kingdom consisted of these 2 tribes
What is the tribes of Judah and Benjamin
The Pharisees stressed these two things in life, in regards to keeping the Torah
What is Purity and Obedience
(2 part answer question DAILY DOUBLE)
The first temple's blueprint was put together by this King of Israel and fulfilled by his Son, who asked GOD for wisdom instead of riches
Who are King David and King Solomon
The prophecies about GOD delivering His people through a Messiah were fulfilled by
Who is the Lord Jesus Christ
In Judea this group of religious leaders were influential under Roman rule. They worked with the Romans, which sometimes involved corruption and injustice for the people of Israel
Who are the Sadducees
The capital of the Northern Kingdom was called this
What is Samaria
This individual entered the most Holy place in the Tabernacle and sprinkled the blood of a sacrificial animal on the ark of the covenant.
Who is the High Priest
Under King Solomon, Israel's Temple was adorn abundantly in this valuable metal
What is GOLD
The Romans term for "governor"
What is Prefect
(3 Answer question: DAILY DOUBLE)
Regarding the social structure, this group of people were at the bottom
Who are Farmers, Merchants, and Servants