Geography
Name 2 bodies of water that were important to Ancient Israel.
Dead Sea and Jordan River
Also acceptable: Mediterranean Sea
What does it mean that Ancient Israel was monotheistic?
They believed in one God
What was the most important religious structure in Ancient Israel?
Temple of Jerusalem
What makes the Dead Sea unique?
The salt content and it is the lowest point on Earth.
Who was Yahweh to the Israelites?
Their God or creator of the universe
Who built the first Temple of Jerusalem?
King Solomon
Why were cities like Jerusalem placed on top of mountains?
For defense and trade
What is the Torah, and what does it include?
It contains the Ten Commandments and is a set of laws given by their God
What is the Hebrew Bible also called?
Old Testament
What was the timeline of ancient Israel?
1200 to 586 BCE
What role did prophets play in Ancient Israel?
Messengers of God
Name two types of writing found in the Hebrew Bible.
Historical accounts, laws, poetry, prophetic writings.
How did the land’s mountains and valleys affect how people lived?
It affected where they farmed and built cities. People farmed in the fertile valleys, where crops could grow easily, and built cities on the mountains and hilltopsbecause they were easier to defend from enemies.
Name two religious holidays celebrated by the Israelites.
Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
How did David and Solomon help Ancient Israel grow and prosper?
Expanded the kingdom's influence, establishing trade routes, and promoted cultural growth.