Ancient Israel

Ancient Israel 1

100

What is the Ancient Israelite faith known as?

Judaism

200

What king is known for building the temple in Jerusalem?

Solomon

300

what does monotheism mean?

belief in one god

400

What does polytheism mean?

Belief in many gods

500

What was the name of the "Promise Land"?

Canaan

Ancient Israel 2

100

Who do the Israelites believe was the founder of Judaism?

Abraham

200

Who killed Goliath?

David

300

Where were the Israelites taken by King Nebuchadnezzar and his army?

Babylon

400

The body of water that flows through the fertile valley 

Jordan River 

500

How many books of Hebrew are there?

5

Ancient Israel 3

100

Name a type of meat that was considered unclean and wasn't eaten by the Israelites.  

pork or shellfish 

200

Name the two kingdoms that were split 

Kingdom of Judah and Kingdom of Israel

300

What are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible called?

The Torah 

400

Who is often honored as the Israelites' greatest king?

David 

500

What is the capital of Israel?

Jerusalem

Ancient Israel 4

100

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

Moses

200

On what mountain did God give Moses the 10 Commandments?

Mt. Sanai

300

Who made a covenant with God

Abraham

400

_____________ is a holiday celebrated the day when the Israelites were freed from slavery in ancient Egypt.

Passover 

500

A list of rules on how to live daily life

Ten Commandments 

Ancient Israel 5

100

When the Pharaoh refused to free the Hebrews God sent what?

the 10 plagues

200

First King and killed him himself in the battle with Phillistines

King Saul

300

Wrote the book of Proverbs

King Solomon

400

Wrote the book of Psalms

King David

500

List the three kings of Israel in the order they became king

Saul, David, Solomon