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Geography of Israel

100

Give one reason why the land of Israel was sought after by other Kingdoms. _{(No extra points for more)}

- Financial Gain

- Connects multiple continents

- Mediterranean Sea 

- Other reasons can be subjective

200

This country, once ruled by Rameses II, lies mostly to the South of Israel. 

What is Egypt?

300

Ruled by Tiglath-Pileser III, Nebuchadnezzar, and Cyrus, give me 2 of the 3 nations that lie to the East of Israel.

What are Assyria, Babylonia, or Persia?

400

Known as probably the most powerful empire in History, name the Kingdom that was to the West of Ancient Israel, the same group that helped in the crucifixion of Jesus.

What is Rome?

500

This kingdom was extremely powerful shortly before Jesus, was to the West of Ancient Israel, scattered around in what is known as "City-States". 

What is Greece? 

People Groups

100

This was the sect or group of Jews that lived in nature to rid themselves of temptation. 

Who are the Essenes?

200

This word refers to people who are not Jewish. 

What is Gentile?

300

These are the Jewish "experts in the law". They often tried to test Jesus. 

Who are the Pharisees?

400

This is the Jewish Sect that wanted Jesus to be a strong leader, that would redeem using violence if needed.

Who are the Zealots?

500

This is the Jewish group that was rich and powerful and had a lot to do with the plot to kill Jesus. 

Who are the Sadducees?

Name that Gospel

100

This letter of the alphabet refers to the still-lost source that is used by both Matthew and Luke.

What is the Q?

200

This was the intended audience of Matthew's Gospel

Who are the Greek-Speaking Jews?

300

Of the four Gospels, this one was intended for "Theophilus", which, generally speaking, refers to "God-Lover".

What is Luke?

400

This book was written for Gentile readers, not specifically Christians. 

What is Mark?

500

This is the only gospel that is not "Synoptic". It is believed that it was written to Gentile Christians. 

What is John?

Acts of the Apostles

100

This is the passage where we find what Mr. A. calls the "Mission Statement" of the Book of Acts. (Chapter and Verse).

What is Acts 1:8?

200

What part of the Trinity is first introduced at the beginning of Acts? 

What is the Holy Spirit? 

300

The book of Acts introduces one of the most influential early Christians, who took at least 3 journeys and was often jailed.

Who is the Apostle Paul?

400

What was similar about how nearly all the Apostles died?

What is "they were martyred"? (Killed for their faith). 

500

For all 500 points, write down two numbers. One is the amount of people that were gathered for prayer at Pentecost. The other is the amount of people that were converted on that day.

What is 120 people gathered for prayer, and 3,000 converted?

Mr. A's Favorite Things

100

Mr. A's Favorite Sports Team

What are the Detroit Tigers OR Michigan Wolverines

(If you said the Boys 8th grade Gold Team or the 8th Grade Girls, you can also take the points of course). 

200

Mr. A's Favorite student

Who are All of you :)

300

Mr. A's favorite Book Series

What are the Chronicles of Narnia (Seriously, read them!)

400

Mr. A's favorite Dessert

What is Cheesecake?

500

Mr. A's favorite book of the Bible

What are any of the gospels? (They are all fantastic, and God-breathed, of course!)