Comprehension
Canaan was the name of which grandson?
Noah‘s Grandson
What is a Bedouin?
Arabs who wander from place to place with their Herds of camels, sheep, and goats
Which sea Is the saltiest body of water in the world?
Dead Sea
Many whale species travel together as a family in a group is called ?
POD
How do pelicans protect themselves from injury when diving for food ?
By twisting their bodies to the left
God Chose The first leaders of the Israelites and called them ____?
A Judge
What three continents come together in the Middle East?
Africa, Asia, and Europe
Which river is the longest and most important river?
Jordan River
During the 18th & 19th Centuries, what products was spermaceti oil used to produce?
Lamp oil, candles, and creams
How does the Great blue heron catch its food?
By spearing the food with its beak
King Solomon built the great ___ At Jerusalem.
Temple
Name an important city in Africa with which the Phoenicians traded.
Carthage
What is a body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides?
Peninsula
Why is whaling illegal in most of the world?
Whale species are still endangered because of past hunting
True or false : Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates with wings, two legs, and a beak or bill.
True
Who decided to destroy the two tribes of Judah ?
Sennacherib
What replaced this system of trade?
System of money
Who were the first people to make blown glass?
Phoenicians
Instead of limbs for walking or climbing, what do marine mammals have for moving from place to place?
Two pectoral flippers, for turning and steering, and fins, for swimming
What techniques do altricial birds need their parents to teach them?
To fly, Find food, And protect themselves
Which two kingdoms turned away from God and Fell into the hands of a new empire?
Israel & Judah
What were the one room houses usually made out of?
Sun-dried Bricks
Which seaport became important?
Byblos
How do beluga whales and other marine mammals communicate with one another?
Through singing, whistling, clicking, or chirping sounds
True or False : The process that keeps chicks warm while they develop Inside their eggs is incubation.
True